LYNN — Emira Barucija, a 55 year-old woman from Lynn, was fatally struck by a car early Wednesday morning outside the General Electric Aviation building at 1000 Western Ave.
Lynn Police Lt. Michael Kmiec said that the driver fled the scene after hitting and killing Barucija Wednesday morning. In a written statement, police said they identified the suspect and located the suspect’s vehicle in Boston Wednesday afternoon.
Lynn Police and firefighters arrived at the scene at approximately 6 a.m. responding to a 911 call. District Fire Chief Joseph Zukas said witnesses told first responders they saw a woman who appeared to be in her 30s or 40s struck by an oncoming vehicle while she crossed the street.
An MBTA bus driver, who spoke anonymously, said that at approximately 6 a.m. he saw the victim lying on the ground in the middle of the street, with another woman kneeling beside her.
The bus driver said a GE security guard responded to the scene just before he could call 911. He said that while driving his bus route, he sees erratic drivers in the area nearly every day.
“It’s crazy out here, you wouldn’t believe it,” he said.
Lynn Police said in a written statement that they are seeking charges against the vehicle’s driver and hope to charge him or her after the investigation.
This report will be updated as new details arise.
