WRENTHAM, Mass. — Charges have been filed in connection with a deadly pedestrian crash on Route 1 in Wrentham on Tuesday after investigators determined that the victim was struck by two vehicles, including a plow truck driver who fled the scene, investigators announced Thursday.
Gregory Stahl, 73, of Wrentham, will be called to court at a later date to face charges of leaving the scene of a collision causing death and driving with an expired license, according to the Wrentham Police Department.
Officers responding to a report of a person struck by a motor vehicle on the highway in the area of 545 Washington Street just after 5:30 p.m. found the body of a man in the left travel lane, investigators said.
The pedestrian, who police identified as 42-year-old Patrick E. Royster, of Taunton, was pronounced dead at the scene. Royster was said to be walking north in a southbound breakdown lane when he attempted to cross the highway and got hit.
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The driver of the initial vehicle that struck Royster remained at the scene and spoke with officers. Charges have not been filed against him. Witnesses later told police that a pickup truck with a plow also hit Royster while he was down in the middle of the road.
A subsequent investigation led police to Stahl, who allegedly drove away from the scene before officers arrived.
Massachusetts State Police are continuing to assist Wrentham police with an investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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