Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle near Central Square intersection in Bridgewater, Massachusetts

What happened

An adult pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in a crash reported the morning of June 25, 2025 near 3 Broad St., at the Central Square intersection.

Emergency crews were called at about 7:57 a.m. Bridgewater police and fire responded and found the pedestrian with a serious head injury. The person was transported from the immediate crash scene to a nearby staging location and then airlifted by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital. The pedestrian later died from the injuries.

Response and immediate scene details

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene after the collision. Bridgewater’s Accident Reconstruction Unit investigated at the location. Public statements released after the crash did not clarify whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the time of impact, and officials indicated it was not immediately clear whether the pedestrian was within the marked crossing area.

• Location: Broad Street near 3 Broad St., at the Central Square intersection
• Time of initial response: about 7:57 a.m., June 25, 2025
• Medical transport: ambulance transfer followed by MedFlight to Rhode Island Hospital
• Outcome: the pedestrian later died

What remains unknown

Officials did not publicly identify the pedestrian in initial statements. Investigators also did not release information on factors that are commonly examined in fatal pedestrian crashes, including vehicle speed, visibility and lighting conditions, driver impairment, distraction, or whether any traffic-control devices were involved in the moments leading up to the collision.

Key questions for investigators typically include where the pedestrian was positioned in the roadway, whether a crosswalk was being used, and the sequence of events immediately before impact.

Investigation status

The crash was described as under active investigation by local authorities, with state police also confirming the fatal outcome. No public announcement of charges or citations was included in the initial reports, and the investigation was continuing as of the last official updates.

Fatal and serious-injury crashes are often examined through a combination of scene measurements, vehicle inspections, witness accounts, and review of any available video or digital data. Findings, if released, can take weeks or longer depending on the complexity of reconstruction work and pending medical or forensic results.