SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police are investigating a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in the McKnight neighborhood Friday evening.

The street is partially blocked off with tape, with officers rerouting traffic. 22News crews were on the scene and could see evidence markers placed along the road, as well as what appears to be a body that has been covered.

It is unclear at this time what the police are investigating but the intersection of Florida and Worthington has been blocked as of 10 p.m. Friday. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as soon as they become available.

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