Leonard McStevens Obituary, Death; Braintree man fatally struck by SUV while crossing street identified.
Leonard McStevens Obituary, Death – Authorities have identified the man who was fatally struck by an SUV while crossing a street in Randolph on Tuesday night as 49-year-old Leonard McStevens of Braintree, according to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. in the vicinity of 650 Mazeo Drive along Route 139. Police received a report of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle at that location. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene and transported McStevens to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival, officials confirmed in a statement released Wednesday.
The vehicle involved in the crash was driven by a 28-year-old man from Canton. Authorities stated that the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. As of now, no charges have been filed against him.
The crash is currently under investigation by several law enforcement agencies, including the Randolph Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, and the MSP Crime Scene Services Section. These agencies are working together to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the fatal collision.
Officials have not yet released further details about how the crash occurred, including whether speed, visibility, or other factors played a role. The area where the incident happened, along Route 139, is a well-traveled stretch, and it’s unclear if McStevens was crossing at a designated crosswalk or another part of the road.
The District Attorney’s Office noted that investigations of this nature are complex and require time to complete, as they involve analyzing physical evidence from the scene, witness statements, and possibly surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras.
McStevens’ death has deeply affected the local community, especially in Braintree, where he lived. Friends and neighbors are mourning the sudden loss of a man who, by all accounts, was well known in his community.
While the investigation remains ongoing, authorities have urged anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward and assist.
This tragic incident serves as another reminder of the dangers faced by pedestrians, particularly at night, and the importance of road safety for both drivers and those on foot. Officials have not commented on whether additional safety measures may be considered for the area following the fatal crash.
As law enforcement continues their investigation, McStevens’ family and the community await answers while remembering a life lost too soon. Further updates will be provided once the investigation has reached its conclusions or if any legal action is taken.
