A pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car in North Reading on March 19 has been identified as 70-year-old Marianne Quam. The accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. in the area of 270 Main Street.
Officers reported to the scene of the accident after receiving a call about a motor vehicle accident. When they got to the scene, they found a woman who had been struck by a car. Based on the report, Quam was on her way to the Stop & Shop, where she worked.
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Emergency medical professionals came to the scene of the accident to render aid. Quam was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident due to the injuries she sustained after being hit by the vehicle.
The driver remained at the scene of the accident and cooperated with the police regarding their investigation.
There have been no charges or citations filed against the driver of the vehicle. This could change upon the completion of the investigation. The driver’s name was not released at the time of this report.
The investigation into the accident is currently ongoing. The police have not disclosed pertinent information regarding the accident at this time. It is unclear if Quam was in a crosswalk at the time of the accident.
Based on the information released to the public, it does not appear that the police suspect impairment as a factor in the accident.
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