A driver plowed into a pedestrian at the corner of Tremont and Lenox Streets in Roxbury and sped off without stopping, leaving Boston Police searching for a fleeing motorist and a suspect vehicle described only as a Honda Pilot with front-end damage. The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital with what police described as minor injuries after officers responded to the scene shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2026.
According to NBC Boston, Boston Police said the crash occurred at the intersection of Tremont Street and Lenox Street, and that the driver did not remain at the scene afterward. Police said they believe the vehicle involved is a Honda Pilot bearing visible front-end damage, though the department noted it had no further information immediately available as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information on the fleeing vehicle can contact the Boston Police Department’s CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text “TIP” to CRIME (27463), according to the Boston Police Department. Callers can remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards up to $1,000 in cases that lead to an indictment.
A Corridor With a Painful Recent History
This latest crash lands on a stretch of Tremont Street that has already seen tragedy this year. In July, City of Boston transportation planner and cycling advocate Louisa Gag was fatally struck along Tremont Street in Roxbury, a crash that sparked widespread community outrage and demands for accelerated road redesigns, as previously reported by Hoodline’s coverage of that fatal crash. Just this month, a scooter rider was hospitalized after being struck by a motorist who ran a red light at Tremont and Parker Streets in Mission Hill, with video surveillance capturing the driver disregarding the signal before hitting the commuter…