The crash happened near 6 Washington St. around 9 a.m., and Haverhill police reported detours in the Washington Square area while the crash is investigated.
Haverhill, MA - October 23, 2026
On Friday morning, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reported that an SUV fatally struck a pedestrian in downtown Haverhill, Massachusetts. The pedestrian was a male, and he later died at the hospital.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026, around 9 a.m.
- Location: Near 6 Washington St., downtown Haverhill, Essex County, MA
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck by a vehicle
- Vehicles involved: SUV, identified as a Ford Bronco Sport
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Agencies involved: Haverhill police, state police, Essex County District Attorney's Office
- Reported by: NBC Boston
Crash Overview
According to the Essex County District Attorney's Office, a Ford Bronco Sport SUV hit a male pedestrian near 6 Washington St. at around 9 a.m. on Friday.
The district attorney's office said the man was rushed away from the scene and taken to Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Few other details have been reported.
At 9:15 a.m., a Facebook post from Haverhill police said detours had been set up for everyone driving through the Washington Square area. Motorists were urged to avoid the zone and take other routes.
Haverhill police and state police are investigating the crash.
People Involved
The pedestrian was a male. His age, name and home city were not reported. He died at the hospital, according to the district attorney's office.
Investigation Status
Haverhill police and state police are investigating. The reporting does not describe a cause, allegations, charges or arrests.
Traffic Impact
Haverhill police reported detours for all traffic in the Washington Square area following the crash. The reporting did not say when the roads would reopen.