MMA student involved in fatal crash in 2022 pleads guilty

CASTINE, Maine (WABI) – A Maine Maritime Academy student who was a passenger on the ship 2022 crash The suspect who killed four students in Castine pleaded guilty to felonies in court Friday.

Prosecutors say 22-year-old Noelle Tavares purchased the first five alcoholic drinks the night of the crash, according to Ellsworth American.

Tavares pleaded guilty to providing alcohol to a minor.

As part of the deferred sentence plea agreement, the sentences were postponed for 2 years.

The agreement prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol, among other requirements.

If he complies, the felony charge will become a misdemeanor and he will pay a $500 fine.

The driver who caused the accident Joshua Goncalves-Radding It was decided that he would be sentenced to 3 years in prison.

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