Two people seriously injured in hit and run in Fairhaven

Fairhaven Police responded to the area of 55 Sycamore Street just after 2am Saturday morning, after receiving a report of two people lying in the roadway. When police arrived they found an unconscious 40 year old female and a 50 year old male who was conscious and walking under his own power.

It appeared as though both parties were walking northbound on Sycamore Street in the roadway. They were apparently struck from behind by a vehicle near the intersection of Morton Street and launched approximately 25 feet north, landing in the area of 55 Sycamore Street near Winsor Street.

Both victims were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with serious injuries by Fairhaven Fire Department Paramedics. The female party was later airlifted to Boston Medical Center by MedFlight.

Police were notified of the accident by a passing snowplow driver who found the victims, both of whom were unconscious when they were initially found. The male party eventually regained consciousness, but was unable to provide an account of events.

Fairhaven Officers canvassed the neighborhood and spoke with area residents to determine if anyone saw or heard the accident. Fairhaven Detectives are also investigating this case. Officer James Bettencourt and Massachusetts State Police Trooper Ed O’Hara are completing an accident reconstruction of the scene.

If anyone has any information about this case, please contact Fairhaven Police Detectives at 508-997-7421. Callers can remain anonymous.