BOSTON —
A woman is dead and a man is in custody following a motor vehicle crash and subsequent carjacking in Mattapan on Saturday afternoon.
According to Boston Police, officers responded to the 1600 block of Blue Hill Avenue for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle around 2 p.m. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene; her identity has not been released.
Investigators stated that a man involved in a crash at Woodhaven and Blue Hill Avenue stole another vehicle and drove south on Blue Hill Avenue. He then struck the victim at Fairway Street and Blue Hill Avenue.
Several vehicles, including an MBTA bus, sustained damage during the incidents. Traffic in the area is currently closed to motorists; drivers are advised to find alternate routes.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the suspect, who remains in custody. No further information is available at this time.