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Woman killed in hit-and-run as she was leaving church in New Bedford

Woman killed in hit-and-run as she was leaving church in New Bedford

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Key Facts

Location

church

Date & Time

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Fatalities

1

News Sources

1 source

These details are from publicly available news coverage and may not include every fact in the official police report.

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The fatal incident occurred near a church in New Bedford, MA. Details about the vehicle involved have not been released. Learn more about the incident and how to request an official crash report.

NEW BEDFORD, MA - January 1, 2026

A woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident as she was leaving a church in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The incident occurred on Thursday, but the exact time has not been specified. Authorities have confirmed that the woman died as a result of the collision, but further details about the vehicle involved or the circumstances leading to the crash have not been released.

Key Facts

  • Crash date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
  • Location: Near a church in New Bedford, MA
  • Type of crash: Hit-and-run
  • Fatalities: 1 (woman)
  • Vehicles involved: Not specified
  • Cause/allegations: Not specified in reports
  • Source: NBC Boston

Crash Overview

The tragic hit-and-run occurred on January 1, 2026, near a church in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The victim, a woman, was leaving the church when the incident happened. Details about the vehicle involved in the collision have not been provided by authorities at this time.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but unfortunately, the woman succumbed to her injuries. The exact time of the incident and further information about the emergency response have not been disclosed.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, but no information about potential suspects or the vehicle involved has been released.

News Coverage (1 Source)

NBC BostonJan 1, 2026

Woman killed in hit-and-run as she was leaving church in New Bedford

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Disclaimer: This information is compiled from publicly available news sources and may be incomplete or updated as investigations continue. For official records, contact the law-enforcement agency that handled the crash.

Last updated: January 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM

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