Methuen

Woman hit and killed by vehicle in Methuen identified

A Methuen police cruiser
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Police have identified the woman who died after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night in Methuen, Massachusetts.

Police said they responded at 7:11 p.m. to the crash on Merrimack Street. Officers found a 23-year-old woman with severe injuries. She was brought to Lowell General Hospital, where police say she was pronounced dead.

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The victim was identified Thursday by the Essex District Attorney's Office as Erika Newvill.

The district attorney's office said she was hit by a Honda CRV that was driving on Route 110. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

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Merrimack Street remained closed hours after the crash. Investigators are looking into whether poor lighting could have been a factor.

No further details were immediately available.

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