Crime & Safety

Teen Behind Wheel in Humphrey Street Crash Goes to Jail

Michael Johnson, 19, was sent to the Middleton House of Correction.

The man police say was behind the wheel during a serious Humphrey Street crash earlier this month is now in jail.

According to YourTown Marblehead, Michael Johnson, 19 of Mattapan, was arraigned Thursday in Lynn District Court.

Johnson was sent to the Middleton House of Correction and his bail was set at $5,000, the Boston Globe local Web site reported.

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Two other teens were hurt in the crash. Cameron Sylvester of Marblehead had the most serious injuries. He was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital on April 15, YourTown Marblehead reported.

The town has rallied around Sylvester, including starting a fund to help with his recovery.

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The other two person in the car was Maxwell Hill of Lynn.

Here are the charges Johnson faces:

  • Three counts of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating alcohol causing serious bodily injury
  • Negligent operation of a motor vehicle
  • Minor in possession of alcohol
  • Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license

The crash took place at 87 Humphrey St.


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