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Driver Wanted In Somerville Hit And Run Surrenders To Police

SOMERVILLE (CBS) – The driver wanted in a hit and a run in Somerville that seriously injured an elderly man surrendered to police Thursday afternoon.

The victim was hit Monday night on McGrath Highway while walking home from the grocery store. He suffered life-threatening injuries.

The driver is a 64-year-old man from Somerville. His name has not been made public. Police said he also turned over his van, a white 2015 Ford Transit Connect, that investigators had been searching for.

"He has been summonsed to appear in Somerville District Court on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash that caused personal injury," Massachusetts State Police said in a statement.

"Our investigation is ongoing; whether additional charges will be sought depends on the result of that investigation."

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