Man Charged In Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Lowell: DA's Office

LOWELL, MA—A man is behind bars and charged in connection with a deadly crash Thursday that claimed the lives of two pedestrians. According to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Lowell Police Superintendent Kelly Richardson, Tyriek Brown, 26, of Everett has been charged with motor vehicle homicide and manslaughter in connection with the crash.

Authorities said a preliminary investigation shows that around 6:30 p.m., Brown was racing with another vehicle in the westbound travel lane of Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell when his black Ford Mustang veered off the road, striking two pedestrians on the sidewalk. Police said speed was a factor in the fatal crash.

The pedestrians have been identified as Jose Medina, 66 and Fernanda Medina, 62 of Lowell. Police said first responders performed life-saving measures on the couple at the scene before they were transported to Lowell General Hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

Brown was also transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, officials said. He was ultimately arrested and charged late Thursday night.

"He is currently being held pending his arraignment," the district attorney's office said in a news release. "A second vehicle allegedly involved in the racing fled the scene. Investigators are looking to speak with the driver of that vehicle."

The prosecutors assigned to this case are Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Tarrant and Daniel Harren.