Westwood Nurse Killed In Brighton After Being Struck By Car

Westwood MA

15 December, 2021

10:47 PM

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WESTWOOD, MA - A Westwood nurse was struck by a car and killed in Brighton Wednesday morning as she was crossing the street to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, where she worked. According to a Boston 25 news report, Ann O'Flaherty of Westwood was hit by a silver Audi and killed at around 6 a.m.Wednesday morning. The driver of the car stayed on the scene of the accident. The Boston Globe reported that she was struck at 6:20 a.m. at the intersection of Washington and Cambridge streets, according to Boston police. She was pronounced dead at the scene. O'Flaherty, a native of Ireland, worked at the hospital for 38 years. She is survived by her husband and three children. "This morning, a St. Elizabeth's Medical Center employee was struck by a passing vehicle and died at the scene. We are heartbroken by the news of this tragic accident and are providing support to the victim's family and our colleagues during this very difficult time,'' a statement from the medical center said. "The Boston Police Department is currently investigating the accident and we are providing full assistance." This is a developing story. Check back for updates.