Man charged in fatal crash on Bolivar St.

A 24-year-old Stoughton man was arraigned from his hospital bed at Boston Medical Center on Monday on charges stemming from a one-car crash on Bolivar Street late Friday night that killed his passenger and friend, Evan Bard, 20, of Agawam.

Sean Jackman, a resident of Howland Street in Stoughton, was charged with motor vehicle homicide, OUI liquor, negligent speeding, and marked lanes violation.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Bolivar Street and Waterfall Drive, just past the railroad bridge on Friday, May 10, at 11:51 p.m. Bard, a student at Curry College, was pronounced dead at the scene. Jackman was extricated by firefighters using the Jaws of Life and was transported to Boston Medical Center by ambulance for head injuries.

Once released from the hospital, he will be held on $500,000 bail pending a probable cause hearing on June 10.

Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen said Jackman would be prosecuted by the Suffolk County district attorney’s office instead of the Norfolk County office to avoid a potential conflict of interest. Jackman had interned in the Norfolk County DA’s office and a family member had previously worked for the department.

Jackman was driving westbound on Bolivar Street when the vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, struck a wall and a tree. Bard, a junior at Curry College, was riding in the front passenger seat. Flowers and memorial wishes were left at the scene in the days following the accident. A speed-limit sign of 20 miles per hour was posted yards away from the scene of the accident.

Bard, a junior nursing major, was also a cheerleader at Curry College. Both Jackman and Bard had attended a wedding of a friend earlier that Friday night.

According to a statement released by Curry College over the weekend, “The Curry College community is deeply saddened by the loss of our student Evan Bard. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Evan’s family and friends; our hearts are with them at this difficult time. As we grieve as a community for Evan and struggle to comprehend the loss of such a young life, the college is continuing to provide support services to our students, faculty and staff.”

Firefighters rescue 2 men from capsized canoe

Canton firefighters rescued two men from a capsized canoe on Reservoir Pond on Saturday, May 11, around 7:45 p.m. One man was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening conditions and the other refused medical treatment. Fire Lt. Brian Marshall said the Fire Department used two boats each from stations 1 and 2. Ten firefighters responded and cleared the scene within an hour.

Police probe attempted burglary on Farm St.

An alleged intruder forced open a door at a Farm Street residence on Sunday, May 12, around 10 p.m., but fled after realizing the homeowners were upstairs asleep. Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen said the residents went downstairs after hearing the noise and found the door forced open and damaged. Findlen said nothing was taken and no one, including the neighbors, saw anyone fleeing from the home or any suspicious vehicles. Detectives are checking for any prints left at the scene.

Separate crashes force Pleasant St. detours

Two separate motor vehicle accidents on Pleasant Street forced police to detour traffic for portions of the day on Saturday and Sunday while utility crews replaced utility poles. On Saturday morning at 3:30 a.m., firefighters and police officers responded to a single-car accident at 953 Pleasant Street. Fire Lt. Brian Marshall said there were no injuries to the three occupants inside the vehicle. The pole was broken and traffic was detoured for most of Saturday around Will Drive.

The second accident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday around 1200 Pleasant Street. One passenger was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. Marshall said the utility pole was broken and wires were left hanging. Detours and repairs were conducted Sunday night into Monday morning. Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen said operator error appeared to be the cause of the accidents.

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