CHELSEA, June 5, 2016—Chelsea Police detectives and State troopers assigned to the Suffolk DA’s office are investigating a fatal hit-and-run last night, Police Chief Brian Kyes and District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Marco Cruz, was struck by an unknown vehicle in the area of 284 Washington Ave. at about 10:15 p.m. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he died of his injuries this morning. His name is being withheld until full family notifications are made.

Stock photo of a Toyota Camry similar to the one involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Chelsea

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2007-2009 Toyota Camry SE, silver or light gray in color.  Unlike most standard Camrys, this vehicle has a moon roof and fog lights.  The vehicle is expected to have a significant front end damage including a broken driver’s side headlight and fog light.  As the investigation proceeds and detectives provide this information to regional police departments, authorities are also asking area auto body shops to be on the lookout for such a vehicle being brought in for repairs of this nature.

Public safety camera image of a Toyota Camry involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Chelsea

Anyone who has information on the crash, the driver, or a similar vehicle with recent, unexplained damage is asked to contact the Suffolk County State Police Detective Unit at 617-727-8817 or Chelsea Police Detectives at 617-466-4805. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous may also call the 24-hour Chelsea Police CrimeStoppers tip line at 617-466-4880 or submit tips online at www.chelseapolice.com.

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