BOSTON — The driver involved in a death investigation is now facing a murder charge after a pedestrian was struck and killed near a busy MBTA stop in Boston, the Suffolk District Attorney’s office announced.
The crash happened in the area of Columbus Avenue and Richie Street near the Jackson Square stop in the city’s Roxbury section around 5 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Boston Police Department.
Maximo Manzette, 54 was allegedly driving the vehicle and was aware of the victim’s presence, the DA said. The victim is an adult male, but officials have not released his identity or age.
Manzette will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on Friday.
The Boston police homicide unit is leading the investigation.
There are no additional details available at this time.
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