Victim in New Bedford hit and run dies

UPDATE

By ABC6 News Staff

news@abc6.com

The man struck by an SUV in New Bedford early Saturday morning died as a result of his injuries. The Bristol County DA’s office says the victim passed away at Rhode Island Hospital  around 1:30 p.m. His identity has not been released at this time. The investigation into the fatal hit and run incident remains extremely active.

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Massachusetts state police, New Bedford police and the Bristol County DA are searching for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run Saturday morning.

Police say a man suffered from life threatening injuries after he was struck by what they believe to be a BMW X5, or a similar SUV, around 2:10 a.m. on Route 18 near the Route 195 on-ramps.

The victim was taken to St. Luke’s hospital but later transferred to Rhode Island Hospital.

Authorities say the SUV fled the scene, by taking the Route 195 West on-ramp, after striking the pedestrian. It had multiple passengers inside.

The vehicle has front-end damage and could possibly have a leaking radiator.

If anyone has information they are urged to call state police at 508-993-8373 or New Bedford police at 508-991-6300.

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