Victim in fatal hit-run identified as Somersworth woman

Staff reports 2:06 p.m.


Victim in fatal hit-run identified as Somersworth woman

Gail Burwen (Courtesy photo)

SOMERSWORTH - The identity of the victim in Saturday's fatal hit-and-run in Somersworth has been identified as Gail J. Burwen, 71, of West High Street, Somersworth.

Meanwhile, Police are still trying to locate a light colored sedan with front end damage in connection with the accident.

An autopsy on Burwen is scheduled for today.

The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. at the intersection of High Street and Bartlett Avenue.

The Somersworth Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the vehicle and driver.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Matthew Duval of the Somersworth Police Department or the Criminal Investigations Division at (603) 692-3131, the anonymous Crime Line at (603) 692-9111 or you can email information to jsunderland@somersworth.com.