State Police Investigate Pedestrian Hit and Run Fatal Crash on Route 1 in Saugus

On January 5, 2007, at about 11:35 p.m., State Police from the Danvers Barracks responded to a crash on Route 1 South in Saugus near Essex Street involving a vehicle and two pedestrians.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper John Strazzullo indicates that Tina Tello, age 33, of Stoneham, and Christopher Zullo, age 28, of Everett, were attempting to cross Route 1 South in Saugus in the area of Essex Street, which is not designated for pedestrian travel. They were subsequently struck by a vehicle that was traveling southbound at the time. Ms. Tello was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Zullo was transported by ambulance to Mass General Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Today, January 8, 2007, the Mass State Police were made aware that Mr. Zullo succumbed to his injuries. He was declared deceased on January, 7 2007, at Mass General Hospital.

This crash remains under investigation with assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS) and State Police Detectives assigned to the Essex County District Attorney's Office. Following the crash, the vehicle fled the area and is being sought be police. The vehicle is believed to be a 2003 or 2004 GMC Pick-Up truck, possibly a Sierra. The vehicle possibly has severe damage to its right front (i.e. passenger-side front). The vehicle should be missing a headlight on the right side and possibly has a damaged windshield. Anyone with any information about this crash is asked to contact the State Police Barracks in Danvers at 978-538-6161.

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