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Police: Mass. Trooper Drunk At Time Of Fatal Crash

A Massachusetts State Trooper is facing drunk-driving and negligent operation charges in connection with a crash that killed a mother and daughter in Plymouth last weekend.

Police say Trooper John Basler was issued citations Friday over the crash that killed 64-year-old Susan Macchi and 23-year-old Juliet Macchi on Sunday. Susan Macchi, of Carver, was pronounced dead at the scene. Juliet Macchi died at a hospital.

Basler, of Kingston, was off-duty at the time of the crash.

Police say Basler will also be charged with carrying a firearm while under the influence.

A message left for Basler's attorney was not immediately returned Saturday night. A state police spokesman wasn't immediately available.

Plymouth police Chief Michael Botieri says the crash is still under investigation and more charges may be filed.

This program aired on September 29, 2013. The audio for this program is not available.

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