A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a commercial vehicle in East Boston early Sunday morning, sparking a police investigation. The collision occurred at the intersection of Chelsea and Curtis Streets at around 5:40 a.m., where the victim was found with life-threatening injuries, according to WHDH.
Boston Police rushed to the scene following the report of the accident and upon arrival, they discovered the injured individual. The area quickly became cluttered with officers conducting an investigation, cordoning off part of the roadway, as reported by Boston 25 News. The identity of the victim and the circumstances behind this incident have yet to be unveiled as inquiries continue.
Details around the incident remain scarce and officials have not released any information regarding the commercial vehicle involved or potential causes of the incident, as per NBC Boston. The Boston Police Department is tight-lipped as the case unfolds, providing few details about the ongoing investigation.
