COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

HAMPDEN DISTRICT
ANTHONY D. GULLUNI
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

HALL OF JUSTICE
50 STATE STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 01102-0559

SUPERIOR COURT
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Press Release
Contact: Jim Leydon
Public and Media Information Director

Driver who Hit Three Children in Crosswalk Found Guilty of Operating Under the
Influence
December 8, 2015 -Springfield, MA- Hampden Superior Court Judge Richard J. Carey found
Pedro Gonzalez, 59, of Springfield guilty on three felony counts of driving under the influence of
alcohol and causing serious injury, Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated.
Gonzalez was arrested November 3, 2014 after injuring three teens in a cross walk at the
intersection of Chestnut Street and Montmorenci Street in the North End of Springfield. All three
children suffered serious injuries including one child being in critical condition for days after the
accident.
District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni stated, I would like to thank the Springfield Police
Department and the Massachusetts State Police for the exemplary investigation of the accident
which enabled Assistant District Attorney Melissa Doran to present and argue a strong and
comprehensive case on behalf of the victims.
The jury waived trial lasted two days. Mr. Gonzalez is due back in court on December 14, 2015
at 9:00 a.m. for sentencing.
Assistant District Attorney Melissa Doran stated The children involved in this case should be
commended for their brave testimony that required them to recall the traumatic events. All of
them sustained serious and painful injuries they are still coping with today.
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