GROTON, Mass. — Groton Police Department announced that they have arrested and charged a 17-year-old in connection to an October crash that killed a 14-year-old boy.
The crash happened late Monday night on October 14, when Groton First Responders were dispatched to Fishtown Road for reports of a collision with serious injuries.
Upon arrival, police found that all 4 occupants of the vehicle were suffering from serious injuries, and were transported to the hospital.
Later on in the night, police were informed that one of the passengers, a 14-year-old boy, had passed away at the hospital.
After a thorough investigation, police obtained an arrest warrant for the 17-year-old male.
Police determined that at the time of the crash, the 17-year-old, who was the driver of the vehicle, had an elevated blood alcohol level and was speeding.
The driver is facing the following charges:
- Manslaughter in the Second Degree with a Motor Vehicle
- Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle
- Assault in the First Degree (Two Counts)
- Operation by Person Under 21 years of Age while Blood Alcohol Content Exceeds Two-hundredths of One Percent.
- Speeding
- Failure to Drive in Proper Lane
- Reckless Driving
- Failure to Wear Safety Belt (Passenger)
- Violation of Operator Requirements by 16/17-year-old
He is expected to be arraigned at a later date.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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