Crime & Safety
Norwood, MA Hit-and-Run Oct. 24: 2 Injured, Driver Sought
Norwood, MA – Police are asking for the public's help identifying a driver who allegedly fled after striking two pedestrians Saturday evening, Oct. 24, at a busy intersection in Norwood, leaving one p
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-26T20:08:56.085Z
Norwood, MA – Police are asking for the public's help identifying a driver who allegedly fled after striking two pedestrians Saturday evening, Oct. 24, at a busy intersection in Norwood, leaving one person seriously injured.
According to the Norwood Police Department , officers and firefighters responded around 6:30 p.m. to reports of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Washington and Day streets.
One pedestrian sustained serious injuries, while the second suffered minor injuries. Both victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment and were later released.
Investigators said the driver allegedly left the scene following the collision.
Police believe the vehicle involved was an older model, black small or midsize SUV.
A witness reported seeing the vehicle briefly pull over and stop a short distance from the crash before driving away. The vehicle reportedly left before responding officers arrived.
Norwood Police Chief Christopher Padden said investigators are seeking assistance from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured footage of the suspected vehicle.
The department is particularly interested in recordings from operational dashboard cameras that may have captured the collision or nearby traffic immediately before or after the crash.
The incident occurred in Norwood, a Norfolk County community southwest of Boston.
Authorities have not publicly identified the driver or announced an arrest in the information released Monday, Oct. 26.
Anyone with information about the vehicle or incident is encouraged to contact Detective Jennifer Hoyle at the Norwood Police Department.