Man charged after drunk driving accident results in fatality

On Behalf of | Nov 17, 2020 | OUI Defense

A Massachusetts man is facing grave criminal charges for his apparent role in an accident that left one person dead. According to law enforcement authorities, the driver was arrested after striking someone who was in his yard, then striking a parked vehicle. The individual hit by the car was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Police noted the driver was showing signs of impairment.

The vehicle went through a brick wall before hitting the victim who was killed, then drove over a mailbox before hitting the vehicle. He is charged with assault and battery, reckless operation of a vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and lane violation. He allegedly attempted to attack another person before trying to flee the scene.

Records indicate the Massachusetts driver has a previous drunk driving conviction from another state. At last report, he was being held on $20,000 bail. The court ordered him not to drive, not to consume alcohol and to avoid any type of contact with any accident witnesses. There is currently an ongoing investigation into the incident, including a reconstruction of the accident.

Due to the serious nature of the case against him and his previous criminal history, he is surely focused on developing his defense strategy. With the right help, he will be able to effectively confront the charges against him, protect his rights and pursue the most beneficial outcome to his case. He will find it helpful to begin this process by reaching out to an experienced defense attorney promptly.