A Medfield teenager has been charged in connection to the deadly boat crash in Dennis over the summer season, which killed a 17-year-old woman.
David Okay. Sullivan, 19, of Medfield, was just lately indicted by a Barnstable County Grand Jury for his position within the July 21 loss of life of Sadie Mauro — who was heading into her senior 12 months at Dover-Sherborn High School.
Sullivan was allegedly drunk whereas steering the boat, based on police.
The boat crash in Dennis’ Sesuit Harbor led to Mauro’s loss of life, and the crash additionally triggered severe accidents to 2 different folks on the boat.
Months following the crash, the Cape and Islands DA has introduced the fees in opposition to Sullivan: loss of life of an individual attributable to working vessel/boat below the affect of intoxicating liquor; possess false RMV paperwork; minor in possession of alcohol; operation of a vessel whereas below the affect of intoxication liquor inflicting severe bodily harm (x2); and reckless or negligent operation of a vessel inflicting loss of life.
“The charges stem from an investigation conducted by several law enforcement agencies including Dennis Police Department, Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts Environmental Police, State Police Marine Unit, Massachusetts State Police Dive Team, and the Barnstable County Regional Dive Team,” the Cape and Islands DA’s Office mentioned in a press release.
Mauro was a star lacrosse participant heading into her senior 12 months.
“The District Attorney would like to express his deepest condolences to the deceased 17-year old’s family and loved ones,” the DA’s Office mentioned in a press release.
Sullivan is anticipated to be arraigned subsequent Tuesday.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”