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Man to be arraigned in Mattapan crash that killed woman after carjacking, police say
WCVB • • nation
Key Points:
- A woman was killed and a man, Ibraim Matos, 37, was taken into custody following a motor vehicle crash and carjacking incident in Boston on Saturday afternoon.
- Matos faces multiple charges including murder, carjacking, and leaving the scene of accidents resulting in death and personal injury, with arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dorchester District Court.
- The incident began with a crash at Woodhaven and Blue Hill Avenue, after which Matos allegedly stole a vehicle near a car wash and struck the pedestrian at Fairway Street and Blue Hill Avenue.
- Witnesses reported the victim was dragged by the car, and several vehicles, including an MBTA bus, were damaged; bystanders detained Matos until police arrived.
- The area remained closed to traffic until 9 p.m. Saturday, and Matos was hospitalized for injuries; the victim’s identity has not been released.
