METHUEN, Mass. — Police in Methuen have announced that they have arrested and charged a 16-year-old in connection to a hit-and-run crash that killed a local man in mid-October.
Timothy Lafferty, 57, was killed after being hit by a car on Jackson Street just in front of his home back on the night of October 14.
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Police were able to determine that the victim had been allegedly struck and killed by a white 2011 Acura Infinity M37. After finding the car, officials were able to locate the teen, who was placed under arrest on Monday.
That teen is facing a number of charges following the fatal incident:
- Manslaughter
- Operating Recklessly Causing the Death of Another
- Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Collision Causing the Death of Another
- 2 counts of Witness Interference/Intimidation
- Unlicensed Operation
- Speeding
That male teen also allegedly made verbal threats against a witness, police say. He will be arraigned Tuesday in Lawrence Juvenile Court.