Arrest Made In Fatal Somerville Hit-And-Run

SOMERVILLE, MA – An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Somerville, authorities said Thursday. Edward Clark, 55, of Norwood, was arrested after his truck was found with front-end damage, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's office.

Allison Donovan, 40, a longtime educator, was struck and killed in a crosswalk at the intersection of Powder House Boulevard and Hardan Road Friday night.

Police said a pickup truck fled the scene after hitting Donovan and another woman. It was described as a newer model, full-size, black pickup truck, possibly a Ford F-150, with a black cover over the bed and front-end driver's side damage.

The city installed temporary safety measures in the immediate aftermath of the crash, ahead of more significant traffic improvements planned in the area.

The road has been the focus of an ongoing infrastructure improvement project for the past two years, and this spring, sidewalk bump-outs will be installed at North Street to slow traffic approaching from Route 16, and a bike lane will be put in place along the length of Powder House Boulevard.

Officials are also looking to accelerate the next phase of improvements, which would include speed bumps and traffic tables.

As the investigation progresses, city officials will schedule a community meeting to discuss the crash, the intersection, traffic calming and next steps. Anyone with questions they would like addressed at the meeting or proposed topics for discussion is encouraged to contact transportation@somervillema.gov.

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