DA Identifies Boston Man, 72, Struck, Killed In Wheelchair

CHELMSFORD (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man in a wheelchair who died after he was struck by a pickup truck on Saturday.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said Sunday that 72-year-old James Conlon of Boston was visiting family in Chelmsford. He struck crossing a road at about 3 p.m. Saturday.

Police Chief James Spinney said it appeared that Conlon was using a crosswalk, but it's not clear if he had a light indicating it was safe to cross. The accident happened on Westford Road at the intersection with Drum Hill Traffic Square.

Police said the driver of the pickup truck, a 45-year-old man from Hudson, New Hampshire, was cooperating in the investigation.

Alcohol and drugs are not suspected. No charges have been filed.

Ryan said the investigation is continuing.

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