43-year-old Edward Drumgole was headed south on Chestnut Street at around 5:00 p.m. when he veered into a tree for unknown reasons. After striking the tree, his vehicle rotated into a pole. Shortly after being taken to the hospital, Drumgole was pronounced dead.
Brian Perkins, 22, appeared in Brockton District court Friday on charges of drunk driving and motor vehicle homicide after striking and killing 19-year-old Trequel Bradsher on Chestnut Street.