BOSTON — A teen has been arrested in connection with a deadly crash in Dorchester in June.
According to police, officers responded to the area around 24 Fifield Street shortly after 8:30 p.m. on June 28 for a report that a car had crashed into a building.
Upon arrival, officers found the passenger of the vehicle, an adult male with a broken leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The driver of the vehicle, an adult male, was found non-viable and was pronounced on scene. The driver was identified as Edwin Diaz-Geraldo, 20, of Brighton.
On Tuesday, November 26 police were conducting an investigation in the area of Homer Street. Officers were aware that a 16-year-old Juvenile male was wanted on a warrant out of Dorchester District Court for murder, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Police say that officers observed two individuals enter the rear of a motor vehicle, with one believed to be the suspect in the crash investigation.
Officers followed the vehicle and made a traffic stop on Neptune Road. Officers removed the suspect from the vehicle, and placed him into handcuffs.
Officers also recovered a firearm with thirteen rounds in it.
The incident is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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