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Fatal crash near Washington Square closes part of downtown Haverhill
A man died after being struck by a Ford Bronco Sport near 6 Washington St. Friday morning. Haverhill and state police are investigating the crash, which prompted traffic detours around Washington Square.
A man died Friday morning after a Ford Bronco Sport struck him near 6 Washington St. in downtown Haverhill, authorities said.
The crash happened around 9 a.m. The pedestrian was taken to Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. His name was not released.
Haverhill police said shortly after 9 a.m. that traffic around Washington Square was being diverted and urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Haverhill police and state police are investigating. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the crash.