Overview
- Ortiz, 26, was arraigned Monday in Stoughton District Court on charges that include motor vehicle homicide, multiple counts of leaving the scene, failing to stop for police, operating with a suspended license, and resisting arrest.
- The crash followed a Brockton police attempt to stop a pickup around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, with the pursuit ending at Pleasant and Prospect streets in Stoughton.
- The victim was identified as John G. Smith, 84, of Stoughton, and his 78-year-old wife remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
- A judge imposed $100,000 bail with conditions barring Ortiz from driving and ordering no contact with the survivor or witnesses after prosecutors sought a higher amount.
- Authorities said Ortiz and another man fled on foot before being located with help from K-9 units and the State Police Air Wing, and the second person was not charged as the multi-agency investigation continues.