Driver dead, passenger injured after car crashes into Dorchester house, but driver might have been shot first

By adamg on Sun, 06/30/2024 - 12:14pm

Victim identified as Edwin Diaz-Geraldo, 20, of Brighton.

Boston Police report a man crashed into the house at 24 Fifield St. in Dorchester around 8:30 p.m. on Friday.

Police report the driver was declared dead at the scene; his passenger was taken to the hospital with a broken leg.

WCVB reports police are investigating whether 911 calls about gunfire on Fifield Street shortly before the crash were related.

Anyone with information can contact detectives at 617-343-4470 or the anonymous tip line by calling 800-494-TIPS or by texting TIP to CRIME (27463).

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By Rwgfy on Sun, 06/30/2024 - 12:37pm.

driver might have been shot first

I doubt it affected his driving much

By Citygirl on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 5:16am.

You can have your qualms about drivers but someone is dead and not from driving. Have a little respect for them and yourself

By Michael on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 8:58am.

Of the most worthless poster in the storied history of this comment section