MA Man Arrested Over Hit-And-Run Accident That Killed 13-Year-Old Springfield Boy

Nathaniel Acevedo of Springfield, has been named as the 13-year-old who died following a hit-and-run crash Sunday night in Springfield, MA.

Investigators arrested Joshua Cutler, 35, of Springfield on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Acevedo was pronounced dead at Baystate Medical Center.

The accident occurred while the teen was crossing the street near Breckwood Blvd. in Springfield.

Police said, another youth involved in the accident is expected to make a full recovery.

James Leydon, spokesperson for the D.A.’s office, said that Cutler is is being held on $35,000 bail and that the bail includes conditions such as GPS monitoring, not consuming alcohol or drugs, and to submit to drug testing. “[Cutler] is currently being held for 90 days as his bail has been revoked from a previous case,” Leydon added.source

The incident remains under investigation by Springfield Police and members of the Hampden County District Attorney’s office.

Several Facebook posts mentioning Cutler and the accident have appeared on his feed in recent hours.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.