2nd individual dies, fees upgraded in Cape Cod crash involving boat trailer and SUV, police say
A second individual has died following an August crash on Cape Cod involving a ship trailer and an SUV driver concerned within the deadly wreck is dealing with upgraded fees, legislation enforcement officers introduced Monday.
Peter Richmond, 81, of Yarmouth Port, is now charged with a second rely of motor vehicular murder by negligent operation in reference to a crash in Yarmouth on the afternoon of Aug. 30, in accordance with the Yarmouth Police Division.
The second cost was filed following the latest demise of 54-year-old Cornelius Allen Bottomley, of Hanover. Bottomley’s 14-year-old nephew, John Hughan, of Norwell, was killed in the crash.
Bottomley and Hughan have been tending to the boat trailer on the aspect of North Foremost Road after it grew to become dislodged from a damaged axle when Richmond struck the trailer from behind, inflicting it to hit the members of the family, in accordance with police.
“The Yarmouth Police Division extends their condolences and deepest sympathy to the households who’ve been impacted by this tragic incident,” an up to date assertion shared on Facebook mentioned.
It’s not instantly clear when Richmond will likely be known as to court docket.
It is a growing story. Verify again for updates as extra data turns into accessible.
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