Mark Murray, City Marshal
4 Green St.
Newburyport, MA 01950
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016
Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
Newburyport Police Investigating after Pedestrian Struck on State Street
NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray and the Newburyport Police Department are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on State Street that occurred this afternoon.
Just before 1:30 p.m., police responded to State Street for reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, first responders located a 76-year-old male. He was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
The driver, a juvenile male, remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. The incident is currently under investigation by the Newburyport Police Department and Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Team.
This is a breaking news update. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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