BOSTON (WHDH) - A man wanted in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Hyde Park earlier this month has turned himself in, police said.
Authorities announced around 3 p.m. Monday that Olguens Joseph was wanted on multiple charges, including Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation, after 4-year-old Ivan Pierre was hit and killed by a vehicle on Wood Avenue on Tuesday, July 18.
Police confirmed later Monday afternoon that Joseph had turned himself in.
A family member of the victim told 7NEWS the crash happened as the family gathered to see the boy’s mother’s new car that night around 9:30 p.m. on July 18. Pierre’s uncle, Heroldy Limage, said the boy’s mother had just got home.
“I think that’s when my nephew snuck out and nobody really saw when he did,” Limage told reporters. “Next thing, there was an impact that everyone heard outside. They rushed outside, and there he was lying in the street, barely moving.”
Police determined the driver of the vehicle that struck Pierre did not stop and fled the area.
Authorities later worked to identify the vehicle responsible, at one point releasing footage of what appeared to be a gray Chevrolet Spark that was last seen traveling on Harvard Street in the direction of Walk Hill Street.
Family members and neighbors in Hyde Park had urged the driver of the car involved in this crash to come forward. Family and neighbors have also been asking all drivers to slow down in the area, still feeling like speeding is an issue in the area.
“The first couple of days, there were cops over there stopping a few vehicles, but I think it’s going to take more than that,” said neighbor Brenda Casado on Monday.
“Perhaps we should ask for some sort of collaborative traffic study along this road,” said neighbor Dr. Marilynne Smith Quarcoo.
Neighbors continued sharing their reactions following Monday’s developments.
“I’ve always said that this is not going to bring him back to life, unfortunately, but at least this will make justice to him,” Casado said.
“I think it’s the first good step in terms of getting justice,” Smith Quarcoo said. “You can’t replace the life of a four-year-old child.”
A memorial has grown in the weeks since Pierre’s death with a collection of candles and flowers still visible outside his family’s home on Monday.
Boston police said other charges against Joseph include Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury & Death as well as Operation of an Unregistered/Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
Police said Joseph is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday.
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