Police investigating after pedestrian struck, killed in Boston

BOSTON — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Boston on Wednesday morning.

Officers responding to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian in the area of Tremont Street and Malcolm X Boulevard in the city’s Roxbury neighborhood just before 5:45 a.m. found a person injured in the street, according to the Boston Police Department.

The victim, whose name hasn’t been released, was later pronounced dead.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, according to police.

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Boston police investigate Tremont Street pedestrian crash

Video captured by a Boston 25 News photographer showed a large area near the Reggie Lewis Center roped off with yellow tape.

Police warned motorists that traffic in the area would be impacted for the morning commute.

There have been no charges filed in connection with the crash.

Homicide and fatal collision teams are leading the investigation.

Traffic Advisory: BPD is on scene at Tremont St and Malcom X Boulevard investigating an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle. The victim has been pronounced and Homicide is investigating. Traffic in the area will be impacted for the morning commute.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) December 18, 2024