Salem Hit-and-Run Crash on Loring Avenue Leaves Pedestrian Injured

Published Saturday, November 14, 2026. This post summarizes public news reports and is general information, not legal advice.

What Happened on Loring Avenue in Salem

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Salem on Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, according to reports from WCVB, NBC Boston and Patch. Salem police said the crash happened on Loring Avenue near Elm Street.

Police said the vehicle involved did not stay at the scene. A description of the vehicle was not immediately available from police.

The pedestrian was injured, and police described the crash as serious. Part of Loring Avenue was closed on Friday afternoon while Salem police investigated the crash.

Insurance Coverage After a Hit-and-Run Crash in Massachusetts

When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle in Massachusetts, the first legal questions often concern insurance, because state law requires a no-fault benefit in every auto policy. When the vehicle leaves the scene, coverage that does not depend on locating the driver can also become relevant.

Under M.G.L. c. 90, § 34M, a Massachusetts motor vehicle liability policy generally must provide personal injury protection as defined in § 34A, which requires that coverage to be at least $8,000 per person, subject to the deductible and health-coverage limits described below. For an eligible injured person, PIP can pay, without regard to fault, reasonable medical expenses incurred within two years of the crash, lost wages generally limited to 75 percent of the person’s average weekly wage for the year before the crash, and payments to people outside the household for necessary replacement services. Where health, sickness or disability insurance, or a group plan that pays for health care, has paid or will pay medical, dental, hospital, ambulance, nursing or funeral expenses, § 34A bars PIP from paying more than $2,000 of those expenses to the extent they are so paid. Amounts that coverage does not pay, such as its deductibles and copayments, can generally still be paid by PIP up to the policy’s PIP limit, and a deductible purchased under § 34M can modify, reduce or eliminate benefits for the insured and members of the insured’s household.

Under M.G.L. c. 175, § 113L, no motor vehicle policy may be issued or delivered in Massachusetts for a vehicle registered here unless it provides uninsured motorist coverage in the bodily injury amounts or limits prescribed for a liability policy. That coverage protects insureds who are legally entitled to recover damages from the owners or operators of uninsured or hit-and-run vehicles.

At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., Boston personal injury attorney Dino M. Colucci represents people injured in pedestrian accidents. Our team investigates how a crash happened, which insurance policies can apply and what benefits and compensation an injured person can pursue. Our team represents injured clients in Suffolk, Norfolk and Middlesex counties and throughout Massachusetts.

Why Physical Evidence Can Fade After a Hit-and-Run Crash

Physical evidence can be relevant in any pedestrian claim, and it can matter even more when the vehicle involved left the scene. Marks on the pavement, debris in the road and damage to a vehicle can all help show how a crash happened.

These details can change or be lost as time passes. Marks can fade with traffic and weather, debris can be removed during cleanup, and a damaged vehicle can be repaired. Photographs of the scene, visible injuries and damaged belongings can help keep a record of what was there.

A written request to preserve a vehicle, once one is located, can help keep it available for inspection before repairs are made. The same kind of request can help keep other physical items from being discarded.

A police investigation examines what happened and whether a law may have been broken. Police can seek criminal charges, prosecutors decide whether to pursue them, and a court decides guilt. A civil claim for compensation is a separate matter that asks who can be responsible for the harm, and it does not depend on whether anyone is charged or convicted.

What Injured Pedestrians Can Do Now

• Keep up with follow-up care: Attend scheduled appointments and follow the treatment plan from hospital and treating providers. Keep copies of hospital discharge papers, treatment records and bills, since they can be relevant to PIP and other claims.
• Request the police report: Ask the police department that handled the crash for a copy of the report once it is available. The report can record the location, time and other details noted by officers.
• Keep a recovery journal: Write down pain levels, missed work, help needed at home and changes in daily activities. Notes made over time can serve as evidence of how an injury affected daily life, including lost wages and replacement services.
• Avoid social media posts about the crash: Photos, comments and updates can be seen by others, including insurers, and can be read out of context. Keeping details private while a claim is open can help avoid confusion.
• Consult a lawyer before signing anything: A recorded statement, a medical authorization or a settlement release given to an insurer early can affect a claim before the full extent of an injury is known. It is generally worth understanding what a document does before signing it.

Sources

• wcvb.com: Pedestrian seriously injured in Salem hit-and-run crash, police say
• patch.com: Salem Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Strike Leaves 1 Injured: Police
• nbcboston.com: Person hurt in hit-and-run crash in Salem

How Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. Can Help

Our Boston attorneys represent people injured in a pedestrian crash and their families, from the first insurance call through resolution. Call Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C. at (617) 698-6000 to schedule a consultation. Our office at 31 Milk St, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02109 serves injured clients throughout Boston and across Massachusetts.