Hingham Apple store crash - updates: Driver Bradley Rein ‘told police deadly collision was an accident’
One person was killed and at least 19 injured after a car ploughed into an Apple store in the Boston suburb of Hingham before 11am Monday
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The driver of a car that crashed into an Apple store in the Boston suburb of Hingham, killing one person and injuring 19 others, is being held on a $100,000 cash bail after he entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment on Tuesday.
Bradley Rein, 53, is facing a charge of reckless homicide by motor vehicle, according to Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz.
The cause of the crash on Monday is still under investigation.
According to court documents from the hearing, Rein told police he was looking for an eyeglass store at a shopping centre when his right foot became stuck on the accelerator. He said he used his left foot to try to brake but couldn’t stop the vehicle from crashing through the front of the store, the documents say.
“Though the outcome of this accident was horrific … It was just that. It was an accident,” said Rein’s court-appointed lawyer on Tuesday.
Kevin Bradley, 65, was identified as the victim killed when the black SUV plowed into the store.
Rein’s next court appearance is set for 22 December.
Authorities say they’re looking into surveillance video
During a press conference on Monday afternoon, authorities told reporters that there are currently no concerns on structural stability within the Apple store and that detectives are looking for surveillance video to find out more.
One person called the ordeal “a terrible event” and “terrible day.”
Locals say crash left ‘gaping hole’ in Apple store: ‘It sounded like a bomb went off’
Witnesses Lynne Goyuk and Emily McKenna told Boston25News about what they saw before and after the crash.
“It sounded like a bomb went off,” Ms Goyuk said. “We saw several people who should have sought medical attention, but they wouldn’t go over because they knew other people were critical.”
Ms McKenna said: “I just heard like glass shatter, and everyone ran to the window because they thought it was a smash and grab, and there was just a gaping hole in the middle of the Apple Store. I didn’t see the car drive by but someone said it was going pretty fast, so maybe he just lost control.”
Employees ‘visibly shaken’ after crash
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said the employees of the store were “visibly shaken” following the crash.
“This investigation is active and ongoing. We are very limited as to what we can say at this point,” he added.
“Fourteen of the victims were taken to South Shore Hospital and Weymouth and two victims [were] taken to Boston area hospitals,” Mr Cruz said.
What happened today in Hingham?
Gustaf Kilander reports on how events unfolded this morning in the Boston suburb of Hingham.
Police identify 65-year-old killed in Apple store crash
“We have patients in the operating room and people we anticipate going into the operating room,” medical trauma chief says
Watch: Police response to crash
At least one person has died and 14 were injured after a car crashed into an Apple store in a Boston suburb.
This video shows police vehicles arriving at the scene in Hingham on Monday, 21 November.
17 people were injured and hospitalised after a black SUV smashed into the store.
People were trapped inside the shop as they waited for a tow truck to pull the vehicle out.
Police arrive after car fatally crashes into Massachusetts Apple store
At least one person has died and 14 were injured after a car crashed into an Apple store in a Boston suburb. This video shows police vehicles arriving at the scene in Hingham on Monday, 21 November. The Patriot Ledger reported that all 14 injured were hospitalized after a black SUV smashed into the store. People were trapped inside the shop as they waited for a tow truck to pull the vehicle out. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
Everything we know about Massachusetts Apple store crash
A car has crashed into an Apple store in the Boston suburb of Hingham, leading to the death of one person while at least 17 have been injured.
This is everything we know so far.
Everything we know about Massachusetts Apple store crash
One person was killed and at least 19 have been injured
Victim identified as New Jersey man
In a news release from District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s office, the victim of today’s mass casualty incident has been identified as Kevin Bradley, 65, of New Jersey.
An earlier statement by Apple said he was a “professional who was onsite supporting recent construction at the store”.
Injury total rises to 19, CBS reports
The number of people injured from a driver who crashed into a Massachusetts Apple store on Monday has risen to 19, up from 17 in the initial reports.
South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, was treating 17 patients from the crash as of Monday evening, the DA’s office told CNN in an email. Two of the other victims were sent to Boston hospitals.
Apple statement on incident
We are devastated by the shocking events at Apple Derby Street today and the tragic loss of a professional who was onsite supporting recent construction at the store. Our hearts go out to our team members and customers who were injured and all of those who were affected by this terrible incident. We are doing everything we can to support our team members and customers at this very difficult time.
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