"Prosecutors alleged Quigley was driving negligently and under the influence when his unmarked cruiser crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a van carrying Schettino back to his group home in Lynn."
"The Middlesex District Attorney's Office released results of an independent investigation that found State Police failed to officially notify prosecutors of Quigley's alleged drunk driving."
"Ronan was adamant: 'This was a tragic accident, but this accident was not a crime.' She denied allegations of organized attempts to obscure Quigley's conduct."
Sgt. Scott Quigley, a suspended Massachusetts State Police sergeant, faces motor vehicle homicide charges for a drunken crash that killed 37-year-old Angelo Schettino. The incident occurred on December 12, 2023, when Quigley's cruiser struck a van carrying Schettino, who had developmental disabilities and used a wheelchair. An independent investigation revealed failures in notifying prosecutors about Quigley's alleged drunk driving and omitted critical details in police reports. Quigley pleaded not guilty in court and was released on personal recognizance, while his attorney claimed the incident was a tragic accident, not a crime.
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