Bridgewater’s quiet Tuesday evening turned to sorrow when 55-year-old Lee Marie Hagerty, a well-known and loved resident, was struck and killed by a vehicle on Pleasant Street just before dusk. The crash rattled this close-knit town and left neighbors trying to make sense of a sudden loss that has the community grieving.
Police and firefighters raced to the area of Pleasant Street near Scotland Boulevard just after 5:15 p.m. Tuesday after reports of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. Witnesses say the scene quickly filled with first responders who worked to help Hagerty before she was taken by ambulance to Boston Medical Center–South in nearby Brockton. Despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries.
Hagerty was not just a casualty in a traffic report. Family, friends, and those around her remember her for her warmth and presence in the community — someone whose smile and familiar face lit up local gatherings. The suddenness of her death has left many struggling to find words.
The driver of the vehicle, a 63-year-old man from the area, remained at the scene and cooperated fully with authorities, police said. No charges have been announced at this time as investigators continue piecing together exactly how the crash unfolded.
Investigators from the Bridgewater Police Accident Reconstruction Unit, Bridgewater Police Detectives, and Massachusetts State Police are leading the inquiry, hoping to understand the sequence of events that brought a life to such a sudden end. They have asked anyone with information to come forward.
For many in Bridgewater, Hagerty’s death is a stark reminder of how fleeting life can be. Neighbors spoke of her kindness, her involvement in the community, and how her absence will be deeply felt at holidays, local events, and in everyday moments around town.
As the town mourns, thoughts and condolences have poured out for Hagerty’s family and friends. In conversations at local shops and on social media, people describe her as someone who made Bridgewater feel more like home — a presence that now will be remembered with heavy hearts.
