Newton man indicted in fatal crash at Sweet Tomatoes
A Newton man was indicted Wednesday in connection with the March 1 fatal crash at Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant in Newton, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office announced in a statement.
Bradford Casler, 55, was indicted on two counts of motor vehicle homicide and one count of operating a motor vehicle to endanger, according to the DA’s office.
Around 6:12 p.m. on March 1, Casler was allegedly operating a Volkswagen Touareg SUV down Chestnut Street when he crossed over Washington Street and collided with several cars, the DA’s office said. He then allegedly drove through the front of Sweet Tomatoes without appearing to brake.
Gregory D. Morin, 32, of Newton, and Eleanor Miele, 57, of Watertown, were pronounced dead at the scene. The DA’s office said seven other victims suffered serious injuries.
Police said Casler was also seriously injured. Casler’s driver’s license was revoked following the crash, according to the DA’s office.
Casler will be arraigned in Middlesex Superior Court at a future date, the DA’s office said.
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