Boston police are searching for a driver who took off after a brutal hit-and-run that left a pedestrian clinging to life Sunday night in Roxbury. Officers responding to reports of a pedestrian struck around 8 p.m. found the victim with serious injuries at the intersection of Holborn and Warren streets. The person was rushed to Boston Medical Center, where they were listed in critical condition. As of now, police have not announced any arrests.
What investigators say
According to 7NEWS WHDH, a preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle did not stop and instead continued on, heading toward Quincy and Warren streets after the collision. Officers at the scene reported finding the injured pedestrian at Holborn and Warren following that 8 p.m. call. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and remained in critical condition, the station reported.
Legal consequences of leaving the scene
Leaving the scene of a crash that causes personal injury is a crime in Massachusetts and can lead to jail time, fines and suspension of a driver’s license. Under Massachusetts General Laws, anyone involved in a crash is required to stop, provide identification and offer reasonable assistance to anyone who is hurt. A conviction for failing to stop when someone is injured can trigger significant penalties, including mandatory action by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Roxbury's recent crash history
Roxbury has seen several serious collisions in recent years. An earlier deadly case was detailed in Hoodline, where an earlier fatal hit-and-run led detectives to eventually identify a suspect vehicle and make an arrest. That history underscores how crucial witness accounts and nearby surveillance footage can be for investigators working these cases.
How to help
Police are urging anyone with information about Sunday night’s hit-and-run to contact detectives assigned to District B-2 in Roxbury. Per the Boston Police Department, tips can be called in to District B-2 at (617) 343-4275 or shared anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS. Investigators are also asking anyone with relevant doorbell or dash camera footage from the area to provide copies to police.
