Gregory Leschishin

Age : 69

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 05/02/2025

Location : Rogers Street

City : Lowell

County : Middlesex

State : Massachusetts

Agency : Lowell Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Gregory Leschishin, a well-known local boxing coach, was out for his regular walk on Rogers Street when he was struck by a vehicle that had been chased into a crash by police. The driver carjacked another vehicle after jumping on the hood and screaming at the driver. Lowell Police were actively searching for him when he drove the stolen car onto the sidewalk and hit Leschishin. The impact caused life-threatening injuries, and Leschishin died four days later at Lahey Hospital.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/05/07/pedestrian-struck-by-carjacking-suspect-on-lowell-sidewalk-has-since-died/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/07/metro/victim-struck-by-stolen-car-died-lowell/
https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/greg-leschishin-lowell-christopher-campbell/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lowell-massachusetts-arrest-hit-run-update/3705249/