Homecoming Hit-and-Run Arrest
Driver Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Striking Two Bridgewater State Students
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The incident took place during Bridgewater State’s homecoming weekend, when an estimated 10,000 people were on campus.
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The driver was arrested near the Moakley Center, on Burrill Avenue, and university officials said he had no affiliation with the school.
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Bridgewater State’s police department is investigating with help from its accident reconstruction team; the university said police were also supporting the students’ families.
A 44-year-old Weymouth man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly struck two Bridgewater State University students with his car during the school's homecoming weekend. MassLive reported that Steven Mayle now faces two counts of attempted murder, along with charges for reckless operation, leaving the scene, and a marked-lanes violation. One student was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries; the other suffered minor injuries.
The incident happened near the Moakley Center on Burrill Avenue when about 10,000 people were on campus for homecoming. CBS Boston reported that a prosecutor said the students were "targeted" by the driver. Authorities said Mayle had no affiliation with the university and was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
Road Rage Escalates Into Campus Incident
The driver had been involved in a road-rage incident earlier that day before allegedly striking the students, according to police reports. WHDH reported that investigators found no evidence Mayle specifically targeted the two students beforehand. The incident unfolded rapidly during peak homecoming activity on campus.
Two Students Left Injured, One Hospitalized
One student was taken to a hospital with injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening. The second student sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. WBSM reported that both students received medical attention after the collision near campus facilities.
University officials immediately mobilized to support the injured students and their families. Bridgewater State's police department launched an investigation with assistance from its accident reconstruction team to determine exactly what happened and why the driver struck the students.
Multiple Charges Filed Against Driver
Mayle was charged with two counts of attempted murder — the most serious charges in the case. NBC Boston reported he also faces two counts of reckless operation plus charges for leaving the scene and violating marked-lane laws. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
After his arrest, authorities ordered Mayle to undergo psychiatric evaluation. The investigation is ongoing as police work to fully understand the motives behind the alleged attack and whether any additional evidence connects the earlier road-rage incident to the campus strikes.
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