PARIS — A Newry man who allegedly pulled his vehicle onto Route 26 into the path of a motorcyclist in June, killing the man, has been charged Thursday with two felonies.
David Roy, 61, of Berlin, New Hampshire was traveling north on his 2014 Honda CTX 700 motorcycle sometime before 5 p.m. on June 15 when a 2014 Toyota Prius driven by Arin Palmer, 43, of Newry pulled into Roy’s path, according to Oxford County Sheriff’s Maj. Dana Thompson.
Roy died at the scene.
Palmer was unhurt in the crash, authorities said.
An Oxford County grand jury indicted Palmer on a charge of manslaughter, a crime punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Palmer also was charged with aggravated criminal operating under the influence of alcohol, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
He was arrested June 15 and taken to Oxford County Jail. He was released on July 3 after posting $7,500 cash bail, according to jail staff.
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