By Tiffany Williams –
Olguens Joseph, the driver wanted for a hit and run that killed a 4-year-old child has turned himself into Boston Police.
Boston Police confirmed Monday night that Joseph was wanted on a straight warrant out of West Roxbury District Court for Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation, Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury & Death, and Operation of an Unregistered/Uninsured Motor Vehicle did turn himself in.
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, around 9:30 PM Boston Police officers assigned to District E-18 in Hyde Park responded to the area of 165 Wood Avenue for a report of a Child struck by a motor vehicle.
When officers arrived they located a 4-year-old male suffering life-threatening injuries due to being struck by a motor vehicle.
Boston Police said “The victim was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigation is that the suspect’s motor vehicle struck the child, did not stop, and fled the area.”
Joseph is expected to appear before a Judge for arraignment in Roxbury District Court on Wednesday.