Annabelle Rufino dies in fatal Springfield hit-and-run
Fatal Springfield hit-and-run death of Annabelle Rufino
Annabelle Rufino, a 57-year-old resident of Springfield, Massachusetts, died Monday after being struck by an unknown vehicle, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s office. The incident occurred near Bay and Bowles Street. Police arrived at the scene around 10:30 a.m. local time, transporting Miss Rufino to Baystate Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Investigators confirmed the identity of the deceased victim as Annabelle Rufino, a Springfield resident. The white sedan involved in the accident has now been located by Springfield authorities. The Hampden District Attorney’s Motor Vehicle Homicide Unit continues its investigation in collaboration with the Springfield Police Department.
The public is being urged to come forward with any information regarding this fatal collision. Tips can be provided by calling the Springfield police department at (413) 787-6335. Alternatively, individuals wishing to remain anonymous can text “SOLVE” followed by their information to the designated number for the motor vehicle homicide unit.
This tragic incident has prompted an active criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Miss Rufino’s death. Authorities have not yet released further details about the condition of the recovered vehicle or the possibility of identifying the driver involved in the accident. The ongoing probe aims to determine the full sequence of events leading to this fatal collision.
