WORCESTER – A 53-year-old man was struck by a speeding vehicle on Sunday night at the corner of Orient St. and Plantation St., according to the Worcester Police Department [WPD].
The man was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by the vehicle which was traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle then sped away.
Police were dispatched to the intersection around 10:20 PM. The Crash Reconstruction Unit was activated to investigate.
The victim suffered serious injuries — including broken bones — but is expected to survive.
This investigation is ongoing. If you have information about the suspect motor vehicle, please send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Crash Reconstruction Unit at (508) 799-8674.
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