Off-duty state trooper Shawn D’Amato, 43, charged with OUI after crash on Route 1 in Revere, Massachusetts

Two state troopers were hurt in a crash in Revere early Monday morning and State Police say one of them was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Trooper John Phonesavanh pulled over a Honda Accord on Route 1 south in Revere around 1 a.m. While he was in his cruiser parked in the breakdown lane writing a ticket, a Toyota Corolla slammed into the back of his car. The impact of the crash pushed the cruiser into the Honda. State Police say the driver of the Toyota was 43-year-old off-duty trooper Shawn D’Amato. All three drivers were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries. D’Amato was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. He will be arraigned in Chelsea District Court when his medical condition allows, according to State Police. D’Amato was relieved of duty overnight and his superiors took his gun and other department property. He will have an internal duty status hearing later this week. D’Amato joined the State Police in May 1994.