WOBURN, MA — A Massachusetts State Police sergeant faced arraignment Wednesday for a fatal crash allegedly caused by drunk driving.
Scott Quigley, 41, has been indicted on a charge of felony motor vehicle homicide in connection with a Dec. 12, 2023, incident. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment at Middlesex Superior Court.
According to authorities, Quigley was off-duty when he struck a van driven by Angelo Schettino, 37, who had disabilities. Schettino died on Jan. 13, 2024, from injuries sustained in the crash. The van's driver also sustained injuries.
Investigators reported Quigley's blood alcohol content at 0.11%, exceeding the legal limit of 0.08%. He was later involved in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Schettino's estate.
The case gained attention during an unrelated murder trial where Quigley served as an investigator. Defense counsel raised concerns about the credibility of law enforcement due to the allegations against Quigley.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan stated her office was unaware of the allegations until jury empanelment in the murder case, prompting a referral to Suffolk County in January. An investigation into the initial handling of the case by State Police remains ongoing.
At the arraignment, prosecutors requested Quigley be released on personal recognizance with conditions to avoid contact with witnesses. His defense attorney did not object. A pretrial conference is set for June 9, with a separate hearing on witness issues scheduled for May 20.
Following the indictment, Quigley's law enforcement certification was suspended by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission last month.