Framingham Man Ernesto Cotez Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Winthrop Street

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, an incident occurred in Framingham, Massachusetts, resulting in the death of a local resident. Ernesto Cotez, a 61-year-old man from Framingham, was struck by a vehicle on Winthrop Street near 17 Winthrop St. at approximately 7:16 p.m. Authorities reported that the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the crash. Despite lifesaving efforts, Cotez was transported to MetroWest Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The Framingham Police Department, in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, is investigating the circumstances of this fatal pedestrian crash. Police identified Cotez as the victim on Tuesday following the incident and are continuing their efforts to establish the facts surrounding the event. No additional details have been released at this time.