Man In Fatal Braintree Crash Pleads Guilty To MV Homicide

BRAINTREE, MA — A Dorchester man who was involved in a fatal crash in Braintree won't be able to drive for a while.

Ricky Nguyen Van, 21, appeared in Quincy District Court on Friday, where he pleaded guilty to motor vehicle homicide, reckless operation of a motor vehicle while operating under the influence of alcohol causing serious injury and speeding, according to the Patriot Ledger.

He was sentenced to five years probation, a 15-year driver's license revocation, and $390 in fees.

At about 4 a.m. on July 30, 2017, Braintree Fire responded to a report of a vehicle that struck a utility pole near the Braintree Electric Light Department's Plain Street property. Upon arrival, police located one vehicle with substantial damage and three individuals trapped inside the car.

Van and backseat passenger suffered serious injuries and were treated at area hospitals. The front seat passenger, identified as 16-year-old Amanda Nguyen of Dorchester, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say Van's alcohol level at the time of the crash was 0.18, well over the legal limit of 0.08. A passenger in the vehicle told police that they were coming from a party in Braintree and saw Van shotgunning beers. He added that it was likely that Van had a couple of shots.

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