A 49-year-old defendant is facing drunk driving charges in Attleboro after allegedly causing two hit-and-run accidents before crashing his van into a tree in Foxboro, the Sun Chronicle reported.
Thomas Trask, of 41 West St. in Foxboro, pleaded not guilty in Attleboro District Court to a second-offense drunk driving charge. Under Massachusetts Law (Chapter 90 Section 24), a second-offense OUI is a serious charge carrying a penalty of up to two years in jail, license suspension for two years and a $10,000 fine.
Trask was ordered held in jail on $5,000 bail and is due back in court on Sept. 27.
Police say his min-van burst into flames after striking a tree at Route 106 and North Grove. Police report they had attempted to stop the van on Route 106 but broke off the pursuit as Trask sped into Foxboro at speeds of more than 50 mph. The pursuing officer had lost site of Trask's vehicle when he came upon the accident, according to the police version of events. Police report he was also wanted for a prior hit-and-run in Easton.
In addition to the drunk driving charge, he is charged with driving to endanger, refusing to stop for police, failure to stop for a traffic signal, leaving these scene of an accident with personal injury and driving with a suspended license.
Trask allegedly told police he had been drinking at a barbecue. An experienced Attleboro OUI defense lawyer will always advise you to remain silent in the wake of an arrest. Nothing you say will help your case.
The Law Office of Michael DelSignore is conveniently located in Attleboro. Call (508) 455-4755 for a free consultation, 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
