Off-duty Mass. police officer arrested in connection with crash that killed pedestrian
A Hanover, Massachusetts, police officer was arrested Monday in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian, the town's police department announced. Officer Thomas Hayes, 29, was arrested by Massachusetts State Police after a 23-year-old pedestrian was killed in a crash in Brockton early Sunday morning. According to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, Hayes left the scene of the incident but returned and went to the Brockton Police Department.Hayes was off-duty at the time of the crash and was not acting in his official capacity, Hanover police chief Timothy Kane said in a statement. Hayes has been placed on administrative leave as a result of his arrest. "We hold our officers to the highest standards of conduct, both on and off-duty. Accountability and transparency are essential to maintaining the public's trust," Kane said.Hayes posted $10,000 bail Monday and is scheduled to appear in Brockton District Court Tuesday.WCVB will continue to provide updates as we learn more information.
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