BROCKTON, Mass. — A Brockton man was arraigned in court on Friday under charges of murder following a deadly crash back on January 13, 2024.
Natanael Defarias, 23, was driving a Mercedes Sedan on 260 Belair Street in Brockton, where he allegedly drove 100 miles over the speed limit in a residential area.
Defarias lost control of the car, ultimately crashing it. Defarias and three others were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, unfortunately resulting in the death of 22-year-old Nestor Velasquez.
Defarias is being charged with:
- Murder
- Motor Vehicle Homicide
- Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Three counts of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
Defarias has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has been placed on a $5,000 cash bail.
The Commonwealth has asked to raise the bail to $100,000, and if Defarias is released, not to operate a motor vehicle.
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