Man with open drunk driving case charged after deadly crash with motorcyclist in Raynham
A Massachusetts man whose license is suspended because he has an open drunk driving case has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a motorcyclist on Friday.
Following his initial arraignment, 22-year-old Jacob Larsen's bail was revoked in his previous case as the judge said there were no bail assurances that would assure the safety of the community.
The crash happened around 11:50 p.m. at the intersection of South Street East and Hill Street in Raynham.
When officers arrived, they found a black Harley Davidson motorcycle with heavy front-end damage. The motorcycle was resting on its side on the northbound side of South East Street.
According to the Bristol County District Attorney's office, 52-year-old Scott Piche of New Bedford was found in the road with significant injuries. Piche was rushed to Morton Hospital but was pronounced dead.
On the westbound side of Hill Street, police found a White Ford Explorer that also had heavy front-end damage.
The driver, who was identified as Larsen of Avon, remained on scene following the crash.
Larsen's license was already suspended at the time of the crash because he was previously charged with operating under the influence, the DA said. That case is pending in Taunton District Court.
On Sunday, the DA announced that Larsen has been charged with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, operating a motor vehicle while suspended for OUI, marked lanes violation, and failure to yield.
Larsen was arraigned on Monday in Taunton District Court on the new charges.
According to the prosecution, Larsen was walking around after the crash and could be heard saying, "Did I kill him?" Police said Larsen showed no signs of intoxication.
The defense argued that Larsen has not prior convictions. They said he lives at home, is unemployed and cares for his disabled mother.
The judge sided with the prosecution, revoking Larsen's bail. She set bail on the new charges at $2,500.
Raynham is located in Bristol County in Massachusetts, about 30 miles south of Boston and around 30 miles from Providence, Rhode Island.
