ROBERT REILLY was arrested on his third OUI charge following a crash on Chief Justice Cushing Highway on Thursday, April 7. (Photo courtesy Cohasset Police Department) 
Cohasset Police responded to the area of 739 Chief Justice Cushing Highway for a report of a motor vehicle crash. (Photo courtesy Cohasset Police Department)
COHASSET — Chief William Quigley reports that the Cohasset Police Department charged a man with his third OUI following a motor vehicle accident that took place Thursday on Chief Justice Cushing Highway.
ROBERT REILLY, AGE 51, of MARSHFIELD was charged with:
- Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (Third Offense)
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- State Highway Traffic Violation (Following Too Closely)
At approximately 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, Cohasset Police responded to the area of 739 Chief Justice Cushing Highway for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, Cohasset Police observed a red 2021 Ram 1500 with rear-end damage and a black 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 with heavy front-end damage. Neither driver reported injuries as a result of the crash.
A subsequent investigation revealed that a vehicle traveling in front of the Ram 1500 had stopped abruptly, resulting in the driver of the Mercedes-Benz CLS550 traveling behind the Ram 1500, later identified as REILLY, to brake quickly as well. While attempting to brake, REILLY could not stop in time and allegedly rear-ended the Ram 1500.
Officers on scene noticed that REILLY allegedly had slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol coming from him. REILLY subsequently submitted to and ultimately failed multiple field sobriety tests
REILLY was taken into custody at the scene. He is expected to be arraigned today in Quincy District Court.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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