Report ID: 2026-06-12
NCIC#: Unknown
Officer ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Motor Vehicle (type unknown)
Occupants: Unknown
Injuries/Fatalities: 1 fatality — James Calf, 85, of Hudson, MA; died at area hospital from injuries sustained in the crash
Vehicle Damage: Unknown
Property Damage: Unknown
Road Surface: Unknown
Manner of Impact: Pedestrian struck by vehicle
Pedestrian/Cyclist Location: Near 79 Main St., Hudson, MA — across from Town Hall
Narrative
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, just before noon, Hudson Police responded to the area of 79 Main Street — directly across from Town Hall — following multiple reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The victim, James Calf, 85, of Hudson, was found on scene suffering from injuries consistent with a crash and was transported to an area hospital.
On Monday, June 8, 2026, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner notified Hudson Police that Calf had been pronounced dead at the hospital. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene; their identity has not been publicly released.
The crash is under active investigation by Hudson Police, the Massachusetts State Police accident reconstruction team, and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. Full details are developing.
When a pedestrian loses their life in a traffic crash, the family left behind often faces not only grief but a complex legal and insurance process. If you or someone you know was involved in this incident, understanding your rights starts with obtaining the official crash report. You can get your free crash report here to begin reviewing the documented details of this tragic event.
This report contains details provided by MetroWest Daily News and is NOT an official crash report.
