Assonet Man Arraigned in Connection to Fatal Crash
FREETOWN - An Assonet man is arraigned following his involvement in a deadly crash in Freetown last week.
According to police, 47-year-old Edward Benfeito was in his car chasing his friend, 36-year-old Jennifer Bartlett, in her car at high speeds late Friday night. During the chase, Bartlett's car skidded off Richmond Road and hit a tree head-on. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A judge ordered Benfeito's license suspended. He's due back in court February 23.