Man Struck in Dighton Hit-and-Run Crash

UPDATE: The Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced that the victim, Paul DeMoura, 57, of Dighton, has passed away from his injuries.

DIGHTON (WBSM) — Dighton Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash Thursday night that sent one person to the hospital.

Dighton Police Chief George Nichols said police are seeking the public's assistance in the case of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle while walking along Route 44.

Nichols said an off-duty officer was traveling on Route 44 at about 10 p.m. when he observed a man lying in the road on Winthrop Street near the Gulf gas station. The officer immediately called for assistance.

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Investigators believe the man was walking alongside Route 44 westbound when he was struck.

He was transported to a local hospital by Dighton Fire crews. His condition is unknown.

Nichols said they are possibly seeking a Toyota of an unknown year or model in connection with this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dighton Police at (508) 669-6711.