Northborough police searching for suspect of overnight hit-and-run

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — The Northborough Police Department said they are looking for the suspect of a hit-and-run accident late Saturday night.

Authorities said the suspect is a man who fled on foot after crashing his car. He was last seen in a wooded area behind the Northborough Water Department building on School Street.

Officials said a state police helicopter and K-9 units searched the area near School Street and Brigham Street but have since been cleared.

An update to their post said police received a tip that the suspect may be at a family member’s house.

Northborough police said they will be issuing an arrest warrant for the suspect.

They further thanked the Westborough Police Department and Massachusetts State Police for their help.

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information is released.