Chelmsford Drunk Driver Caused Fatal Crash: DA

WOBURN, MA — A Chelmsford man was arraigned Monday on charges he was drunk when he struck and killed a highway worker in Medford in 2016. James Scoville, 33, was charged with motor vehicle homicide and drunk driving in Middlesex County Superior Court. His bail was set at $2,500 and he is due back in court January 5.

The worker killed was Thomas O'Day, 52, of East Bridgewater. O'Day was a Hi-Way Safety Systems worker. Another worker was injured in the crash but survived.

The crash happened in Medford on Interstate 93 June 28, 2016, at about 2:30 a.m., authorities said.

"(The workers) were performing painting work in a lane that was closed due to the roadwork," Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan said in a statement Monday. "Authorities were informed that the defendant allegedly drove through the lane closure before striking Thomas O’Day and then crashing his motor vehicle into a construction truck which contained the second male victim. The defendant remained on scene. State Police then allegedly observed the defendant to be under the influence of alcohol."

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