Crime & Safety
Framingham Boy Killed in Milford Hit and Run, Police Search of Vehicle
The incident took place at about 5 p.m., on Water Street.
MILFORD, MA — Police are searching for a the driver who fatally struck a 5-year-old Framingham boy early Sunday evening in Milford.
The child was identified by WBZ as Jonathan Loja of Framingham. He was hit on Water St. in Milford around 5 p.m.
Family identifies boy killed in hit and run on Water St in Milford as 5y/o Jonathan Loja of Framingham; driver still on the loose@cbsboston pic.twitter.com/VcbBT0uWdV
— Chantee Lans WBZ (@ChanteeLans) April 17, 2017
Police said are searching for a fairly rare red Toyota Scion in a special edition color known as "Absolutely Red," which was released in 2009. The Scion may have a back right brake light out and damage to the front right or undercarriage. The car is believed to be a a Scion xB second generation (2007-15) and feature tinted windows and black wheels.
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