Somerset, MA : Fall River Man Arrested on OUI Charges After Fatal Accident on Saturday night, November 29, 2014
One man is dead after being struck by a car near the Braga Bridge on I-195 West.
Massachusetts State Police say the person was walking on the highway near exit 4B just west of the bridge before he was hit by a car around 8:30 Saturday night. The pedestrian, identified as 43-year-old Robert Pavao of Fall River, later died from his injuries on scene.
The driver, 55-year-old Horacio Goncalo of Fall River, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol. He will not face any additional charges at this time.
Circumstances revolving the incident are still under investigation.
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Pedestrian killed, driver arrested for OUI