Christine Dinis, 45, killed and Dennis Moustakis, 48, in critical condition after alleged drunk-driving crash at Rantoul Street and Elliott Street in Beverly, Massachusetts

Modified Date: 
Mon, 04/25/2016 - 6:48pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 10, 2015

One charged in fatal Beverly car accident

Porter was transported to Beverly Hospital with leg and back injuries. His arraignment time and place are unknown at this time.

Accused Drunk Driver Charged In Fatal Beverly Crash

“I left a rose here for the woman who got killed,”said Beverly resident Sharon Buckley.  “I didn’t know her but I feel heartbroken because she’s close to my age and that’s a horrible thing to happen to someone.”

Beverly crash victim identified as Christine Dinis of Peabody

Dinis was the passenger in the 2013 Cadillac SRT driven by Todd Porter, 31, of Beverly when the vehicle allegedly struck a 2000 Ford 150 at the intersection of Rantoul and Elliott streets.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for Mother’s Day crash

Todd Porter, 32, pleaded guilty Monday to manslaughter by motor vehicle, operating under the influence of alcohol and causing serious bodily injury, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He was sentenced to seven to 10 years in state prison followed by five years of probation, according to the DA’s office.

A fatal car crash in Beverly on Sunday night happened when a car ran a red light at the intersection of Rantoul Street and Elliott Street and collided with a truck. A 45-year-old female passenger was taken to Beverly Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. A 48-year-old male was taken to Beverly Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the car that went through the red light, Todd Porter, 31, has been charged with Operating Under the Influence, OUI causing serious bodily harm, motor vehicle homicide, unlicensed operation, speeding, open container and red light violations. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Todd Porter
Christine Dinis
Dennis Moustakis
Area: 
Boston, MA

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