BOSTON — A man in his 40s was hit and seriously injured while walking along Melnea Cass Boulevard in Roxbury on Wednesday night.
Police said the man was hit near the intersection with Washington Street.
Car windshield shattered following auto pedestrian accident in Roxbury. Working to learn victim’s condition & more details about accident. Live report #Boston25 at 11 pic.twitter.com/hVasQ50hMj
— Drew Karedes (@DrewKaredes) March 21, 2019
He was taken to an area hospital. His condition and the extent of his injuries were unknown Thursday morning.
The driver remained on scene, police said.
Person struck by car at intersection of Melnea Cass Blvd and Washington St in Roxbury, both streets closed as investigation continues. Expanded zoom shows this vehicles windshield smashed. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Lh8zKEeJJP
— Anthony Bisceglia (@AntBisceg) March 21, 2019
A Toyota sedan with a shattered windshield was parked at the accident scene. Investigators cordoned off a large area with yellow police tape.
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