Crime & Safety

Brockton Woman Charged With Motor Vehicle Homicide

The Wakefield man was outside of his vehicle when he was hit and killed.

Update: Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced on Wednesday that Mary Grigoriadis, 32, of Brockton, was charged with motor vehicle homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol following Tuesday's fatal crash.

During her arraignment in Woburn District Court on Wednesday, Grigoriadis was ordered to be held on $10,000 cash bail with the condition that she not drive. A pre-trial hearing of January 17 was set in the case.

“This defendant’s reckless actions have had tragic consequences,” said District Attorney Ryan. “Anytime a person gets behind the wheel after consuming alcohol they put themselves and others at risk. This is an unfortunate reminder that there are still drivers who have not heeded the warnings regarding the risks presented by consuming alcohol and driving. Our thoughts today remain with the victim’s family and friends.”

Original Story: 
Massachusetts State Police on Wednesday identified the Wakefield man killed by an allegedly impaired driver on Tuesday night.

According to police, 71-year-old Wakefield resident Vittorio Recupero was standing outside of his Hyundai Tuscon in the breakdown lane of Route 95 in Reading when he was struck by a woman driving a Toyota Scion.

Recupero suffered traumatic injuries and was transported to Lahey Clinic in Burlington by the Reading Fire Department. While at Lahey Clinic, Recupero died as a result of his injuries.

After determining that the driver of the second car was impaired, police arrested Mary Griforiadis, 32, of Brockton, and charged her with operating under the influence. She was expected in Woburn District Court on Wednesday and will likely face additional charges.

Two lanes of travel were closed for about two hours on Tuesday night as investigators reconstructed the scene and cleaned up the road.


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