The incident happened shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Franklin and Pratt Streets.
Updated at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday An 88-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a MBTA bus in the area of Franklin and Pratt Streets Tuesday night, according to Kenneth Green, deputy chief for the MBTA Transit Police. Police responded to the accident scene at the corner of Franklin and Pratt Streets at 7:06 p.m. Melrose Police and Fire units also responded. Based on their initial investigation, police believe the 88-year-old man was crossing the street when he was struck by the 131 Melrose Highlands bus. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of family, was pronounced dead at the scene and later transported to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. "The victim was attempting to cross the street," Green said. "The bus was …
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Colleen Kelly, 21, was struck and killed on Route 9 Friday night. She attended Framingham State University.
A 21-year-old Melrose woman is dead after being struck by two cars on Route 9 in Framingham Friday night. Colleen Kelly was a senior and English major at Framingham State University, and she lived in Pierce Hall on campus. The Melrose student died while trying to cross from Maynard Road to College Street. She made it halfway when she was struck in the eastbound lane and thrown into the westbound lane, where she was hit again. The accident investigation is being handled by Framingham Police and the Massachusetts State Police reconstruction team. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Colleen’s family, friends and fellow students,” Framingham State University President Timothy J. Flanagan said. “This tragic loss is felt by the entire Framingham …
beth carroll
9:28 am on Thursday, May 9, 2013
betsey, i actually drove home Franklin St last night, after posting my comment, to check what's already there - there are 3 or 4 crosswalks, and only one has a reflective sign. more ›