**Lynn Man Fatally Struck by Tractor-Trailer on Lynnway**
A man described by neighbors as a familiar presence along the Lynnway was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Monday morning, leaving his family grappling with shock and grief.
The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of the Lynnway and Commercial Street. Massachusetts State Police and Lynn Police responded to the scene, along with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The man, identified by family members as Paul Addonizio, was well known in the area for sitting near the intersection and asking passersby for help. Local workers frequently saw him nearby, and he was a recognizable figure within the community.
One of Paul’s daughters, Lindsey, said she learned of her father’s death through neighbors, calling the news “a shocking surprise.” She explained that although she and her sister had not been in contact with him for several years, the loss was still deeply jarring.
“It’s just a weird situation,” she said. “We never expected this to happen.”
Lindsey shared that Paul leaves behind five children and grandchildren, as well as one sister and one brother. She mentioned that he worked at Chesterton in Groveland but was unsure if he was employed at the time of the accident. Born in Medford, Paul spent most of his time in Lynn and Wakefield.
While their relationship had been complicated, Lindsey emphasized that she wanted to focus on the fact that he was a father and a member of a larger family.
“He was OK to my sister and me,” she said. “We’re just in shock.”
Since his death, there has been an outpouring of sympathy on social media. Neighbors said Paul had lived in the area for years and was a recognizable figure along the Lynnway.
Those who encountered him regularly described him as quiet and familiar—someone people checked in on and helped when they could.
Judy Rodriguez, who has worked at Nouria for three years, shared that Paul often stopped by the store.
“He always sits in his chair every morning, and he comes every morning to the store and gets a cup of coffee,” she said. “Very nice guy. He comes here, gets coffee. People get him stuff. He’s well-known to the community.”
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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