Person on moped hit and killed by vehicle in Roslindale, police say

EDITOR'S NOTE: Police initially said a pedestrian was hit, but later said the victim was on a scooter or moped

A person was fatally hit by a vehicle while riding a moped in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood, police said Tuesday.

The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. on Washington Street. Boston police initially said a pedestrian was hit.

Authorities confirmed late Tuesday night that the victim has died.

Police did not say whether the driver stayed at the scene.

The crash is under investigation.