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Woman Killed in Mattapan After Suspect Carjacked Vehicle and Struck Pedestrian

Authorities have arrested a suspect who faces criminal charges.

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.