Overview
- Police found a woman dead on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan after she was hit by a vehicle that officers say had been carjacked following an earlier crash.
- Investigators say the driver involved in the initial crash abandoned his car, forced a second vehicle from its driver, and then struck the pedestrian while fleeing.
- Officers took the fleeing driver into custody and said he faces criminal charges related to the fatal collision.
- The suspect also struck multiple other vehicles, including an MBTA bus, and the scene prompted road closures for ongoing processing.
- Authorities have not released the names of the victim or the suspect and say the investigation remains active pending booking and family notifications.