Boston police seek suspect in fatal Roxbury hit-and-run

by Phil Stilton
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BOSTON, Mass. — Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that left a 20-year-old woman dead and another injured on Washington Street in Roxbury on Saturday night.

Officers from District D-4 responded to the scene at approximately 8:29 p.m. and located two victims: a 20-year-old female suffering from life-threatening injuries and a 23-year-old female with minor injuries. Both were transported to a local hospital, where the 20-year-old victim was later pronounced dead.

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The Boston Police Department’s Fatal Accident Reconstruction Team and Homicide Detectives are actively investigating the incident and are seeking to locate the suspect vehicle. The vehicle is described as a dark-colored 2021–2023 Mercedes small SUV with damage to the front grille and front light and missing its right-side mirror.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or the incident to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.