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Joaquin Soraes was struck and killed by a car in Stoughton Thursday night, authorities said in a news release.
Stoughton, MA – 5/28/2022: Stoughton Police Department Headquarters in Stoughton, MA on May 28, 2022. Craig F.Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Stoughton on Thursday, the Stoughton Police Department said in a news release.
Authorities identified the pedestrian as Joaquin Soraes, 82. He died from his injuries, the Norfolk District Attorney confirmed in a statement.
The crash happened on Central Street, between Turnpike and Lincoln Streets in Stoughton around 6:14 p.m., police said. The driver, who has not been publicly identified, stopped at the scene, the DA said.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, the DA said. As of Sunday, no charges have been filed.
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