NORWOOD, Mass. — A woman was hit and killed by a construction vehicle while crossing a street in Norwood Friday morning.
Norwood police said 55-year-old Cheryl Ann McCarthy of Dedham was crossing Broadway from west to east when hit by a Keolis employee driving a construction equipment.
The employee was driving to the Guild Street Bridge Project with one of its speed swing loaders, according to police.
The driver stopped and stayed on scene. Police said McCarthy's injuries were severe.
"It's like getting kicked in the stomach," said Chip McCarthy, Cheryl's brother.
McCarthy's family said they are devastated with the loss of their daughter and sister.
"She was my closest and dearest friend and we have been together for all of her life and she was taken today and that’s something I’m not going to get over," said Pat McCarthy, Cheryl's mother.
The Keolis driver will not face charges. Keolis said the driver is badly shaken and still beign treated at the hospital for injuries he sustained. In a statement, Keolis said, "We extend our deepest sympathies to the individual’s family and those impacted by this incident.”
Broadway was closed to through traffic in the area of Guild Street while the incident is investigated. Police say there was no impact to the Commuter Rail.
The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police, MBTA Transit Police and OSHA are all investigating.