(WHDH) — A Burlington teen accused of causing a crash on a New Hampshire highway that claimed the life of a beloved Somerville police officer is now facing six additional charges, including negligent homicide.
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Michael Ricci, 18, was allegedly drag racing on Interstate 95 in North Hampton earlier this month when police say he swerved into oncoming traffic and struck officer Louis Remigio.
Remigio, a 30-year veteran of the Somerville Police Department, flipped over the front of his motorcycle and landed on the ground. He was taken to Portsmouth Hospital, where he later died.
Ricci was initially ordered held on $10,000 for reckless operation of motor vehicle. He posted bail and was released following the crash.
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On Tuesday, an affidavit was filed in Rockingham County Superior Court charging Ricci with six complaints, including negligent homicide, four reckless conducts and one second-degree assault charge.
Remigio was laid to rest last week. He leaves behind two daughters.
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“Louie was a first class human being and exactly the kind of police officer you want serving your community,” Somerville Chief David Fallon said.
Ricci is slated to be arraigned on the new charges on Oct. 20.
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