Police arrest hit-and-run driver Gregory McCoy after 2 cars crash at Talbot and New England Avenues in Dorchester; bicyclist Fritz Philogene, 18, riding bike struck and killed
Teen On Bike Killed In Dorchester Hit-And-Run(link is external)
Cheline Garcia told the Herald she was putting her kids to bed when she heard the impact. Garcia, a medical assistant, went outside and saw the boy on his back and immediately started chest compressions until EMTs arrived.
Driver in crash that claimed young man's life unlicensed(link is external)
Fritz Philogene, 18, was killed when two cars collided at the intersection of Talbot and New England streets late Tuesday night, as one or both of the cars crashed into him, Boston police said.
Driver arraigned in crash that killed Dorchester teen(link is external)
"I am devastated that this happened,” he said. “I’m still numb and it hasn’t really hit yet because I’m waiting to see him.” At the crash scene, a memorial to Philogene was taking shape.
Driver Arrested In Dorchester Hit-And-Run That Killed Teen(link is external)
The teen was riding a bike near the intersection of Talbot and New England Avenues around 10 p.m. Tuesday when two vehicles crashed. He was struck by one or both of the cars and later died. His name has not been released by investigators, but a family friend identified him Wednesday afternoon as 18-year-old Fritz Philogene, a sophomore at West Roxbury High School.
Man arraigned after death of Dorchester cyclist(link is external)
Grieving family members and friends left the courthouse in tears, shaken by the events."I'm still numb and it hasn't really hit yet, 'cause I'm waiting to see him," said Graham.Bail was set for McCoy at $250,000.
A teenage boy was riding near the intersection of Talbot and New England Avenues around 10 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by one or both of the vehicles after they crashed. According to the the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, at least two adult occupants of involved vehicles were hospitalized but are expected to survive. Police are looking for a Cadillac involved in the crash, which fled the scene. We'll update this story as more information becomes available.
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