Mass. woman killed in hit-and-run while leaving church

A New Bedford woman was killed in a hit-and-run after leaving a church gathering early Thursday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.

Nicolassa Ventura Colaj, 33, was leaving a building on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford with her family just after midnight on Thursday morning, according to prosecutors. As Colaj crossed the street, an SUV struck her and threw her a distance, according to the district attorney's office.

The SUV fled the scene.

New Bedford police and emergency workers responded, and Colaj was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead, according to prosecutors.

Police are still investigating the crash.

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