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Adult and Minor Hurt After Vehicle Hits Pedestrians in Dorchester

Police say the case adds to recent Boston-area pedestrian crashes under review.

Overview

  • Boston police reported a pedestrian crash at Howard Avenue and Julian Street in Dorchester around 8:20 a.m. Wednesday.
  • Officers said an adult and a minor were hit and taken by ambulance to local hospitals.
  • A police spokesperson said the injuries were not life-threatening.
  • The driver remained at the scene as the investigation got underway.
  • The incident follows other recent pedestrian crashes in Roxbury, Brockton, and at the Mass. and Cass area that have raised safety concerns.