Pedestrian struck and killed in New Bedford, marking second fatal incident in two days

"At about 5 p.m., New Bedford police responded to a report that a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Route 6 and Pleasant Street, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office said in a statement Friday. First responders took the victim, identified as a 67-year-old male, to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver who hit the man remained on the scene and attempted to help him, officials said."

"The incident marks the second pedestrian death in New Bedford in two days. On Jan. 1, Nicolasa Ventura Colaj, 33, was killed in a hit-and-run as she was leaving a New Year's church service. Police later seized the SUV that hit Colaj and took a 16-year-old suspect into custody. The teenager, who is expected to be arraigned Monday, has been charged with negligent motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene resulting in death."

"In response, New Bedford police have announced an after-dark initiative to help keep pedestrians safe. Officers will focus their enforcement efforts on speeding, red light violations, stop sign violations, distracted driving, and pedestrian violations. "Given our recent tragedies on New Bedford roadways, the NBPD is ramping up efforts to keep city streets safe through an enhanced vehicular and pedestrian safety initiative," police said on Facebook."

A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Route 6 and Pleasant Street and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim was identified as 67-year-old Robert Randall. The driver remained on the scene and attempted to help while New Bedford police and Massachusetts State Police continue to investigate and have not confirmed whether charges will be filed. Two days earlier, 33-year-old Nicolasa Ventura Colaj was killed in a hit-and-run after a church service; police seized the SUV and arrested a 16-year-old charged with negligent motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene. New Bedford police announced an after-dark enforcement initiative focused on speeding, red-light and stop-sign violations, distracted driving, and pedestrian violations.

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