The driver involved in an April crash that killed a 20-year-old Concord man is facing a fourth charge in addition to negligent homicide.
Joseph Leonard Jr., 36, of Derry was indicted by a grand jury on one count of aggravated driving while intoxicated, a felony. Prosecutors say he was under the influence of alcohol and/ or drugs when he caused the crash that killed Tyler Shaw on April 30.
The crash occurred when Leonard was driving off the Interstate 89 Exit 1 ramp and allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign. Leonard hit Shaw’s car, which was traveling on Logging Hill Road, police said. Shaw was killed instantly.
The accident also resulted in serious injury to Leonard, who suffered spinal and rib fractures, prosecutors said.
A grand jury previously handed up three alternative counts of negligent homicide in October.
Leonard’s next court date is scheduled for March 21 at 8:30 a.m. at Merrimack County Superior Court.
