Quincy Man Charged with Hitting 7 Cars While Drunk

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A Quincy man drove into seven cars while drunk early Monday morning, police said

Matthew Broadbent, 21, of Quincy, was charged with drunken driving, operating recklessly, leaving the scene after property damage, malicious destruction of property over $250, and a marked lanes violation, according to the Quincy Police Department.

At about 12:23 a.m. police in Quincy responded to a reported hit and run on Davis Street. When police arrived, they observed multiple residents standing outside, numerous damaged vehicles, and cars blocking the street, according to police. One resident pointed to Broadbent, who was standing in the area.

Police determined that eight vehicles, including Broadbent's, were damaged. Witnesses told police that they saw Broadbent's vehicle strike multiple vehicles.

Police say one vehicle was hit with such force that it landed on top of another. After hitting several cars, Mr. Broadbent began revving the engine to try to back up, but his vehicle was stuck. Residents in the area then smashed the passenger window, put the car in park, and removed the keys from the ignition.

Broadbent was taken into custody after failing a field sobriety test. He was scheduled to be arraigned in Quincy District Court Monday morning.