A hit-and-run incident in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood early Monday morning has left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries and prompted a full-scale police investigation. The Boston Police Department reported that the collision occurred at the intersection of Alford and Dexter Streets, right outside the Encore Casino. The accident took place around 3:08 a.m. when an unidentified vehicle struck the pedestrian and then fled the scene, as per the authorities.
Traffic Advisory: Due to a police investigation into a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at Alford and Dexter Streets in Charlestown traffic will be impacted. Currently traffic outbound is being diverted. BPD urging motorists to seek an alternative route.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) December 18, 2023
Officials were quick to cordially ask motorists to avoid the area as outbound traffic from Alford Street at Sullivan Square was shut down following the event. Meanwhile, inbound routes into Charlestown from Everett remained unaffected. According to a post by the Boston Police Department, drivers were urged to seek alternative routes to circumvent the ongoing investigation. The immediate closure was implemented to facilitate the police response to the harrowing incident. Traffic diversions are likely to continue until the investigation progresses further.
While details concerning the suspect or the specifics of the vehicle involved have not been released, authorities have been steadfast in their efforts to uncover more information. The condition of the victim has been a major concern, with Boston 25 News reporting that the injuries sustained are considered life-threatening. Law enforcement officials and emergency medical personnel were quick to respond to the scene, providing necessary medical attention and securing the area for evidence collection.
The Boston Police Department has not yet been able to provide additional information, as the investigation is still active. Residents and witnesses with any knowledge of the incident are encouraged to come forward to aid the authorities to swiftly finding the person responsible. The department's commitment to resolving the case remains firm, despite having to temporarily displace regular traffic patterns and activities. The City of Boston and its constabulary forces are resolved to not only provide justice for the victim but also to ensure the safety of its pedestrians against such heartless acts of negligence.
