Pedestrian Struck in Man's 7th OUI: Police

GLOUCESTER — A Maine man was arrested for his seventh OUI offense after striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk Monday night in Gloucester, police said.

The victim, an adult male, was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. He was struck around 6:30 p.m. outside of 4 Raymond St., police said.

Interim Gloucester Police Chief John McCarthy said the victim was struck by a 2010 GMC pickup truck driven by Joseph A. Nally, 58, of Bucksport, Maine. An investigation indicated the victim put his arms up to signal Nally to stop, but that Nally made no attempt to stop.

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Nally allegedly had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and glassy, bloodshot eyes. He failed several field sobriety tests and was arrested.

Nally's records indicate six prior OUI convictions in Maine and Massachusetts. He was driving with a suspended license.

Nally was charged with: Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Fifth Offense or Subsequent (Seventh Offense); Operating While License Suspended for OUI; Crosswalk Violation; Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle; Operation of a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License (Subsequent Offense); Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Nally was arraigned in Gloucester District Court.