Boston police are currently investigating a hit-and-run that occurred last night in the city's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, which resulted in an injured woman being hospitalized. According to WHDH, the incident took place in the vicinity of 733 Centre St. at approximately 7 p.m. Officers arrived on the scene to find the pedestrian in an injured state.
The victim, whose name has not been released, was quickly transported to a local hospital with injuries that were described to be non-life-threatening. In the aftermath of the incident, the vehicle that is reported to have hit her allegedly fled to subsequently avoid apprehension. As reported by NBC Boston, no arrests have been made as of yet.
Details about the car involved in the hit-and-run, such as its make or model, have not been released to the public. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward.
With the investigation ongoing, the Boston police are reaching out to the community, asking witnesses or anyone with potentially valuable information to contact them to help piece together the events of that night and hopefully locate the individual responsible. "The vehicle that struck her fled the scene," as noted in the initial coverage by WHDH. Any assistance from the public can help ensure that justice is swiftly served to the appropriate parties involved in this incident.
