Earlier today, Russell Stone, 63, was sentenced to 5 to 7 years in state prison for his role in a deadly drunk driving accident in June 2020. He pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence, causing serious bodily injury, in Fall River Superior Court. The collision killed Theresa McNutt, 36, and severely injured another woman as reported by the ABC 6.
The accident occurred on Oak Street in Norton at around 3:51 p.m. on June 7, 2020. A female passenger in Stone's car reportedly begged him to slow down, and investigators later found empty mini-alcohol bottles in the car. Stone's blood alcohol level tested at.184, more than double the legal limit according to Mass Live. His speed was recorded at 51 mph in a zone with a 30 mph speed limit.
Stone's reckless driving and inebriation led to this lethal accident. His disregard for the safety of his passengers and road users resulted in a tragic fatality and severe injuries. These events underscore the severe dangers of drunk driving.
Reacting to the incident, District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III noted, "The defendant should not have been behind the wheel because of his intoxicated state. His reckless driving caused the death of an innocent person. The sentence is appropriate to hold the defendant accountable as per Mass Live.
