Overview
- A Massachusetts State Police trooper, Robert Ladue, was cited for negligent operation of a motor vehicle and for speeding following a collision on Belmont Street in Brockton while he was on duty.
- The negligent operation charge is a misdemeanor that can carry up to two years in a county house of correction under state law, while the speeding citation is a civil infraction.
- The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the matter and the case is currently pending in Brockton District Court.
- Ladue and two occupants of the other vehicle were injured in the Aug. 11 crash; Ladue is on medical leave and officials have not released the medical status of the other injured people.
- The Massachusetts State Police say they are cooperating with the DA’s investigation, and investigators have not yet released detailed findings so further court proceedings will determine next steps.