The incident occurred as the victim was leaving a New Year's church gathering. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
NEW BEDFORD, MA - January 1, 2026
A woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash while leaving a New Year's church gathering in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Details about the exact time and location of the crash have not been released. Authorities have confirmed that one fatality resulted from the crash.
Key Facts
- Crash date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Location: New Bedford, MA
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Fatalities: 1
- Victim: Woman (deceased)
- Source: Boston.com
Crash Overview
The hit-and-run crash occurred on Thursday, January 1, 2026, as a woman was leaving a New Year's church gathering in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The specific details about the vehicles involved or the exact location of the incident have not been disclosed.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but the woman succumbed to her injuries. The identity of the woman has not been released, and no further details about the vehicle or driver involved in the hit-and-run have been provided.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash and to identify the driver responsible.
People Involved
The crash resulted in the death of a woman who was leaving a church gathering. Authorities have not released the name or age of the victim. No other injuries have been reported, and it is unclear if there were any other individuals involved in the crash.