Police in Dighton, Massachusetts are investigating a fatal traffic accident.
But Police there say at the time of their investigation, they separately witnessed a BMW that drove through the crime scene.
That vehicle, according to police nearly struck a police officer.
Police have identified the driver of that car as Zachary Padula, from Warwick. Governor Dan McKee’s office confirms that he is a staff member in Constituent Services. Padula is charged with:
1: OUI Liquor
2: Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
3: Failure to Stop/Yield
Padula was released on bail.
The Governor’s office, meantime, is not commenting.
A spokesperson says it is a personnel matter.
(Photo Credit: Dighton, Massachusetts Police Department)