A tragic incident occurred in Newton where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 9. A State Police trooper, who witnessed the crash during his morning commute, stopped to provide aid and began investigating the scene. Despite the driver's cooperation and remaining at the site, the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries. The identity of the deceased has not been released, while traffic congestion ensued in the area as police initiated their investigation, evidenced by videos shared on social media.
During his morning commute, a trooper witnessed a motor vehicle v. pedestrian crash on Route 9 in the Chestnut Hill section of Newton.
The Trooper stopped to render aid and investigate the crash. Unfortunately, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries.
The driver in the crash stayed on the scene, according to State Police. Police have not publicly identified the person killed.
Video posted to social media shows the aftermath of the crash on the westbound side of Route 9, at an intersection near an entrance to The Shops at Chestnut Hill.
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