GOP lieutenant governor candidate arrested after alleged drunk crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 19:43 · Archive

Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, was arrested after his SUV overturned and hit five parked cars in New Bedford on Saturday night.

Shawn Oliver, a New Bedford City Council member and Republican candidate for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, was arrested after his SUV overturned and struck five parked cars on Dartmouth Street around 11:40 p.m. on Saturday night. Oliver was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment. He was later arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and speeding.

Oliver was running on the Republican ticket with Mike Minogue, who is a candidate for governor. Following the crash, Minogue released a statement calling for Oliver to step aside. 'Shawn is lucky to be alive and lucky that no one innocent was hurt. There is no excuse for driving under the influence,' Minogue said. 'After speaking with Shawn, I am asking him to suspend his campaign immediately, and when elected, I will formally ask for his resignation.'

Oliver subsequently suspended his campaign, saying: 'This election is too important to be overshadowed by personal matters.' It remains unclear what will happen on the Republican side of the ballot, with the election just over two weeks away.

How it is being reported

• GOP candidate arrested after alleged drunken crash flips his car… as his own running mate demands he quit campaignMassachusetts GOP lieutenant governor hopeful Shawn Oliver, 42, was arrested after overturning his own car in an alleged drunken crash on Saturday.Daily Mail · 18 Oct, 19:29
• Shawn Oliver, GOP candidate for Lt. Gov, arrested after alleged OUI crashShawn Oliver, a New Bedford City Council member and Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, was arrested early Sunday morning.CBS News · 18 Oct, 17:18

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