College Student Killed In Boston Hit-And-Run, Officials Say

BOSTON, MA — A Fisher College student died after a hit-and-run accident in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood over the weekend, according to officials.

Boston Police are still looking for the driver of an SUV, who reportedly struck 20-year-old Taylor Wilkinson and another woman in the 1800 block of Washington Street on Saturday night and fled the scene.

First responders transported Wilkinson to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. The other woman, a 23-year-old, had minor injuries, police said.

Police are searching for a smaller SUV, made by Mercedes around 2021-2023. It is described as dark in color, with damage to the front grille and front light and a missing right-side mirror.

Fisher College president Steven Rich said Wilkinson was "a bright and valued presence" on campus, and was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Fashion Merchandising. Her twin sister is also a Fisher student.

"This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts go out to her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her," Rich said in a message to the college.

Grief counseling services will be available through the school's Counseling Center and Health Services Department.

Officials urge anyone with more information, or video of the crash, to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.