Accused Drunk Driver Held On $500,000 Bail For Fatal Hyde Park Crash
BOSTON (CBS) – A Walpole man arrested over the weekend for his fourth drunk driving offense was arraigned Monday on multiple charges, including motor vehicle homicide, after a crash on Enneking Parkway in Hyde Park.
Walpole resident Jeffrey Mason lost control of his vehicle near the intersection of the Turtle Pond Parkway, causing his car to roll over at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
His passenger, Roslindale resident Lillian Grover, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said excessive speed is being investigated as a potential cause of the crash.
Mason was arraigned Monday on charges of fourth offense operating under the influence, motor vehicle homicide, leaving the scene of personal injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, speeding, and marked lanes violations.
The Walpole resident's attorney asked the judge to set Mason's bail at $25,000.
Instead, the judge agreed with the prosecutions request for $500,000 cash bail. Mason is next scheduled to appear in court on December 16.
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