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Woman hit by car in Fairhaven dies from injuries


Evidence markers are placed on the road on Sconticut Neck Road in Fairhaven, Mass. in the area of where police say a person was struck by a car on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (WJAR){ }
Evidence markers are placed on the road on Sconticut Neck Road in Fairhaven, Mass. in the area of where police say a person was struck by a car on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (WJAR)
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Fairhaven police said a woman hit by a car last week died from her injuries over the weekend.

Carolyn Preece, 81, died over the weekend at Saint Luke's Hospital after being struck by a car on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Police said Preece was wearing dark clothing while walking on Sconticut Neck Road. According to police, Preece was not in a crosswalk when she was hit.

Police said the driver stayed on the scene. Investigation found drugs, alcohol, or cell phone use did not play a factor in the crash.

The driver has not been charged, according to police.

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