Cambridge police are asking residents to help track down a person they say was involved in a hit-and-run that left a 9-year-old child seriously injured on Vassar Street. Investigators have released a photo and brief description of a person of interest and say the Traffic Unit is actively working the case as they chase down leads.
Police released a description and image
According to the Cambridge Police Department, the person of interest was riding an e-scooter at the time of the crash and was wearing a teal-green T-shirt and black shorts. Police describe him as a white man with his hair pulled into a man-bun who appears to have a face tattoo, and they have circulated an image to help identify him. Anyone with information is asked to contact the CPD Traffic Unit at (617) 349-3300 or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s tip line.
What local reporting has shown
As reported by Boston 25, police say the hit-and-run on Vassar Street left the 9-year-old with serious injuries. The outlet published the same photo and clothing description released by the department, and local coverage has helped spread the image as investigators push for tips.
Vassar Street has appeared in recent crash logs
The stretch of Vassar Street near Main Street has turned up in Cambridge police logs for both crash and hit-and-run calls, suggesting the corridor sees recurring incidents. A daily report from May 14 lists multiple crash and hit-and-run entries at Vassar Street and Main Street, according to the department’s public daily log. Investigators say they are reviewing any available video and speaking with witnesses as they work to put a name to the face in the released image.
Legal stakes and how to help
Leaving the scene of a crash that causes personal injury can bring criminal charges under Massachusetts motor-vehicle law and may result in serious penalties, depending on the details and the severity of the injuries. For legal background, see Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90, and summaries such as the hit-and-run overview at FindLaw. Anyone who witnessed the crash, has relevant video, or recognizes the person shown in the released image is urged to contact the CPD Traffic Unit at (617) 349-3300.
