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Brockton Police, MSP Investigating Pedestrian Fatal



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Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120

BROCKTON – Brockton Police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a motor vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced.

At approximately 8:40 p.m. last night, Brockton Police received a 911 call for a report of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of North Quincy and Hovenden Streets. Brockton Police and emergency medical personnel responded and located a male victim in the street. The victim was transported to Brockton Hospital where he was pronounced dead of his injuries. He has been identified as Domingos Gomes, 57, of New Bedford.

Brockton Police contacted Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and an investigation commenced.

The male operator of the Ford Econoline van that struck Gomes stopped on scene and dialed 911.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

AUGUST 21, 2024