BROCKTON, Mass. — The man charged in a horrific November crash in Brockton that killed two men faced a judge this morning.
32-year-old Mario Hernandez was allegedly drunk in the early morning hours of November 14, 2025, and is now facing motor vehicle homicide and drunk driving after two men ended up dead.
26-year-old Shane Spillane and 24-year-old Justin Pratt were killed when their car crashed into a box truck at the intersection of Centre and Quincy Streets.
Hernandez pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Both Donna Spillane and Erin Pratt say no outcome will bring Shane and Justin back, but argue Monday’s decision felt like 10 steps back, instead of moving forward towards justice for their boys.
He was released on $5,000 bail and is required to attend a community justice support group and to maintain sobriety.
“He’s back out on the street after partying and drinking for the past five months while these four parents have cried themselves every night to sleep,” said Brian Foley, a family friend.
“He should rot in hell, rot behind bars, learn his lesson. It’s not going to bring our son’s back. We have to go through the pain every single day while he can sit in the courtroom with his friends,” said one of the men’s mothers.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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