20-year-old killed following a hit-and-run crash in Roxbury, police searching for vehicle

BOSTON — Boston police are searching for the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash in Roxbury that killed a 20-year-old woman.

According to Boston police, around 8:29 p.m. officers responded to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at 1829 Washington Street in Roxbury.

Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 20-year-old female suffering from life-threatening injuries and a 23-year-old female with minor injuries.

Both were transported to a local hospital, where the 20-year-old victim was later pronounced dead.

Homicide Detectives responded to the scene and are actively seeking to locate a vehicle involved in the incident.

The vehicle is described as a 2021–2023 dark-colored Mercedes small SUV, which has damage to the front grille and front light and is missing its right-side mirror, police said.

Boston police are asking anyone with information or video to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members wishing to assist anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463)

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