Bellingham man, 57, dies after being struck by car while crossing North Main Street
Craig Spencer was transported by ambulance to an area hospital immediately after the 9:42 p.m. crash. He was later transported by medical rescue helicopter to another hospital, where he died, police said in a press release.
According to the release, Officer Nick Dulchinos came upon the accident near 40 North Main St. and immediately began performing "life-saving measures" on Spencer, before paramedics arrived.
Police say a preliminary investigation revealed that Spencer was attempting to cross North Main Street when he stepped into oncoming traffic.
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Spencer was struck by a car driven by a 21-year-old Bellingham woman. Police did not identify her, and she has not been cited.
"There is no indication that the operator was under the influence, and it is not believed that their speed was excessive," police said.
The crash is being investigated by the Bellingham Police Department and the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council's Crash Reconstruction Team.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date public safety news, follow him on X @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime.
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