Crime & Safety

Victim Succumbs to Fatal Injuries After Route 99 Pedestrian Crash

The 50 year old victim, not identified, was from Malden. Another male victim, 45 and also from Malden, is expected to recover.

Malden Police have confirmed a fatality in Wednesday night's pedestrian accident on Broadway near 99 Gas.

A 50-year-old Malden woman was killed when a car struck her and a male companion as they crossed the street. The 45-year-old male, also hit, is expected to be released from the hospital later today. 

The female victim's identity has not been released.

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Malden Police Lt. Det. Marc Gatcomb said there was no evidence that the female driver was engaging in any texting at the scene and that the investigation continued.


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