A Massachusetts state lawmaker says he’s “lucky” to have prevented critical accidents on his commute to Beacon Hill after a Quincy man allegedly crashed into him and fled the scene.
Rep. Steven Xiarhos — a Republican who represents Sandwich and elements of Barnstable and Bourne — was concerned within the hit-and-run on Route 3 in Braintree, whereas en path to the State Home from Cape Cod, at about 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
“Another driver, operating recklessly at a high rate of speed, struck the rear of Rep. Xiarhos’ vehicle on the highway and narrowly missed colliding with a nearby motorcycle,” Xiarhos’ workplace posted on social media Thursday afternoon.
Xiarhos instructed the Herald that the Massachusetts State Police arrested Jacob Bennett, 34, in Quincy after the suspect fled the scene. The consultant didn’t undergo accidents that required a hospital go to, and he was capable of take part within the day’s formal session.
His car, nonetheless, did maintain “significant damage,” his workplace acknowledged.
“I am grateful to the MA State Police for their swift response to the crash, and I am thankful this incident was not even more serious,” Xiarhos instructed the Herald. “I also want to sincerely thank the citizens who stopped to help and quickly provided information to assist the investigation.”
Bennett has been charged with working below the affect of medication, leaving the scene of a crash, negligent operation, and driving with a suspended license. He is because of be arraigned in Quincy District Court docket Friday morning after being launched on $1,000 money bail.
“Incidents like this are a powerful reminder of how fast things can happen on the road,” mentioned Xiarhos, who spent 40 years with the Yarmouth Police Division. “Please stay alert, drive responsibly, and look out for one another.”
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