BOSTON — The community is mourning the loss of a Fisher College student killed in a weekend crash as Boston Police continue to seek the vehicle and driver involved in the incident.
Taylor Wilkinson died and a second woman was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Roxbury on Saturday night while out with her sister, according to a GoFundMe page set up following her death.
Her family and friends vowed to find the driver responsible for hitting Wilkinson and then leaving the scene.
“Our hearts are shattered, but in the face of this devastating loss, we are determined to honor Taylor’s memory and fight for justice,” the post reads. “The person responsible for this tragic act—a driver who fled the scene without regard for the life they ended—must be held accountable.”
News of Wilkinson’s death has stunned the community, Fisher College President Steve Rich said in a statement to the school community.
“It is with profound sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Taylor Wilkinson, one of our cherished students,” Rich said.
“Taylor’s life was tragically cut short on Saturday, January 18, following an accident. This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts go out to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her,” Rich said.
Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Boston Police responded to 1829 Washington St. in Roxbury for a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.
When officers arrived, they found two victims, Wilkinson, 20, with life-threatening injuries and a 23-year-old woman with minor injuries. Both women were taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where Wilkinson was later pronounced dead.
Police described the vehicle as a 2021–2023, dark-colored Mercedes SUV. The vehicle has damage to its front end and front light and is missing its right-side mirror.
The GoFundMe post described Wilkinson as a promising young woman who “was a force of nature.”
“Taylor was more than a daughter, a sister, and a friend—she was a force of nature. She lit up every room she entered with her infectious laughter and boundless energy,” the GoFundMe page said.
“Whether she was singing her heart out at karaoke or dancing like no one was watching, Taylor’s joy was contagious. A cheerleader for fun and for life itself, she lifted everyone around her with her love and unwavering positivity,” the post said.
Wilkinson graduated from the BPS-Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers in June 2023, and she joined the Fisher College community in the fall of the same year, Rich said.
She was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management with a concentration in fashion merchandising, the college president said.
“She was a bright and valued presence in our college. Her absence will be especially felt by her twin sister,” Rich said.
“We recognize that this news may bring profound sadness to our community,” Rich said, encouraging the community to reach out to the college’s Counseling Center and Health Services department for support.
“In the days ahead, we will work closely with Taylor’s family to find meaningful ways to honor her memory. We will share further details as plans are finalized,” Rich said.
“For now, let us come together as a community to offer solace to those who are grieving and to reflect on the values of kindness, compassion, and unity that Taylor embodied,” the college president said. “Please hold Taylor, her family, and her loved ones in your thoughts during this time of profound loss.”
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