Shawn Oliver pleads not guilty to OUI charge after crash
Summary
Shawn Oliver, a New Bedford City Councilor, pleaded not guilty to charges of operating a vehicle under the influence and related offenses after a car crash. He suspended his campaign for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts following the crash that damaged five vehicles and led to his arrest.Key Facts
- Shawn Oliver pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence, negligent driving, speeding, and lane violations.
- The crash happened late Saturday night on Dartmouth Street in New Bedford, involving Oliver’s overturned SUV and damage to five vehicles.
- Oliver was treated for injuries at a hospital before his arrest.
- He suspended his campaign for lieutenant governor a day after the crash.
- Oliver was released from jail on the condition he does not drive while his case is active; his next court date is November 16.
- Oliver works at the Massachusetts Treatment Center and has been put on restricted duty during the investigation.
- The crash caused extensive damage to at least two cars and affected three others.
- Police found Oliver standing on a sidewalk after the crash with minor injuries and bleeding.
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