Woman killed in Mattapan carjacking crash honored at vigil – NBC Boston

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Boston Massachusetts in Boston, Massachusetts: Mabinty Janneh, 32, of Dorchester, was struck and killed while crossing Blue Hill Avenue in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. The SUV that hit her, a stolen Toyota RAV4, then crashed into an MBTA bus. Ibraim Matos, 37, of Hyde Park, was charged with murder, carjacking, motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation, and leaving the scene of personal injury and death; he pleaded not guilty on Monday. A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday evening near the crash site to honor Janneh.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Mabinty Janneh Pedestrian Fatal
Ibraim Matos Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Woman killed in Mattapan carjacking crash honored at vigil – NBC Boston

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