Driver In Hingham Apple Store Crash Charged With Reckless Homicide

HINGHAM, MA — A 53-year-old man is facing a reckless homicide charge after driving into a Hingham Apple Store Monday, killing one person and injuring 19 other shoppers.

Bradley Rein, 53, was arrested at his home in Hingham Monday night, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said early Tuesday morning. Rein told investigators his right foot got stuck on the gas pedal, and tests showed he was not intoxicated at the time of the crash, according to reports.

Rein pleaded not guilty to the reckless homicide charge, as well as reckless operation of a vehicle. He was granted $100,000 bail on the conditions that he neither drive nor leave the state without permission.

The incident occurred about 10:45 a.m., when first responders received multiple 911 calls from the Derby Street Shoppes, where the store is located, officials said midday Monday. Rein was driving a 2019 Toyota 4Runner.

The victim was identified by law enforcement as Kevin Bradley, 65, of New Jersey. He was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

“This morning was an unthinkable morning and people are trying to get through it and process what happened,” Cruz said during a Monday news conference.

Apple released a statement saying it was “devastated by the shocking events at Apple Derby Street today and the tragic loss of a professional who was onsite supporting recent construction at the store.”

“Our hearts go out to our team members and customers who were injured and all of those who were affected by this terrible incident,” the company said.

Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.