BOSTON —
A woman is dead and a man is in custody following a motor vehicle crash and carjacking in Boston on Saturday afternoon.
According to Boston police, officers responded to the 1600 block of Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle around 2 p.m. The pedestrian, identified as a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities reported that the man, involved in a crash at Woodhaven and Blue Hill Avenue, stole another vehicle and proceeded 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 closed, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
The identity of the suspect remains undisclosed, but police confirmed he is in custody. No further information is currently available.