Police narrow vehicle search in Seekonk hit-and-run

February 10, 2015 5:56 pm

By News Staff

Investigators in Seekonk have eliminated two models from a list of vehicles they believe caused a fatal hit-and-run on January 30^th.

Police say they strongly believe the car was a dark-in-color General Motors sedan and it most likely has front end damage. They say it should also have damage to the passenger-side headlight and mirror.

It happened around 10 p.m. when a 51-year-old female pedestrian, identified as Karen McHugh of Seekonk, was struck by a vehicle in front of 497 Arcade Avenue, near Seekonk High School and Taunton Avenue.

McHugh was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. Police say that Karen was the Assistant Town Clerk of Seekonk for several years.

Police say the vehicle left the scene and was believed to have traveled south on Arcade Avenue toward Taunton Ave.

The updated list of General Motors vehicles the missing lens may be from are:

– 2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

– 1997-2005 Chevrolet Malibu

– 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass

– 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva

Anyone having information is asked to contact the Seekonk Police Department at 508- 336-8123. If callers wish to remain anonymous, our tip line may be called at 508-336- 7027 Ext. 9, or e-mail information to tips@seekonkpd.com.