Plainville police investigating after pedestrian fatally struck by car

Plainville police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a passing car Wednesday night.

William Murry, 46, was struck by a Honda Accord while walking along Taunton Street near the intersection of Shepard at approximately 7:00 p.m.

The driver stayed on the scene and called the police, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office.

The victim was transported to Sturdy Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Plainville Police are being assisted in the investigation by members of the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section of the Massachusetts State Police and the Motor Vehicle Homicide and Major Collision Unit of the Norfolk District Attorney’s office.

The Norfolk DA’s office says the driver is not facing charges at this time.

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