Overview
- Police say Derek Walsh, 54, drove an SUV that struck a home on High Street late Saturday night, leaving the vehicle lodged in the building.
- Walsh was arrested at the scene and charged with operating under the influence, negligent operation, marked-lanes violations, speeding, and failure to wear a seatbelt.
- Fire officials reported everyone inside the house evacuated safely and Walsh suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- Walsh is scheduled to appear in Brockton District Court to face the charges.
- Abington Police Chief John Bonney used the case to urge residents to use rideshare or other sober-ride options and stressed that crashes like this are preventable.