BOSTON — Massachusetts State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian and multiple vehicles along Interstate 93 in Dorchester.
An adult male who got out of his car after hitting a guard rail on I-93 was struck and killed by a vehicle driving down the highway early Saturday morning, according to state police.
Police said Christian Yemga, 34, of Quincy, was hit and killed after exiting his Hyundai Sonata, which authorities believe became disabled on the highway prior to Exit 12 in Dorchester.
While that vehicle was stopped, it was struck by another southbound vehicle, a Volkswagen Atlas being driven by a 33-year-old woman identified by police as Nikitia Wilkins. According to state police, Wilkins was determined to be operating under the influence and was taken into custody.
Investigators said after an investigation it was determined that Yemga was struck by an Acura RSX being driven by a 35-year-old man, who had one passenger inside of his vehicle. Police said that vehicle stopped after hitting the victim.
Wilkins was charged with OUI-alcohol, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer, police said. Two passengers inside her vehicle declined medical attention, according to police.
State police said the two people inside the Acura RSX sustained serious injuries and were transported to a Boston hospital.
The investigation is ongoing to determine whether charges are warranted in the death of Yemga.
All southbound lanes of Route 93 between Exits 12 and 14 were closed for several hours to accommodate the rescue response and crash investigation.
No further information is being released at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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