STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara today praised the successful conviction of a man who was driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck a motorcycle in 2021, killing two local residents.
RAFFAELE FRONTINO, AGE 65, of STOUGHTON, was found guilty by a jury in Norfolk County Superior Court on May 21 of two counts of motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently and under the influence of alcohol.
On Tuesday, June 10, Judge Mark A. Hallal sentenced FRONTINO to serve 3 years to 3 years and one day in state prison, followed by 2 1/2 years in jail (18 months to serve).
“This case represents an unimaginable loss for the victims’ families, and while nothing can undo that tragedy, we hope this conviction brings some measure of justice and closure,” said Chief McNamara.
On June 28, 2021, at approximately 8:46 p.m., Stoughton Police responded to a crash involving a car and motorcycle in the area of 1317 Washington St. The collision claimed the lives of Alfredo Pedro, 50, who was operating the motorcycle, and his wife, Aldina Pedro, 51, who was riding as a passenger.
Through an investigation led by Sgt. Robert Kuhn, a detective at the time of the incident, Stoughton Police determined that FRONTINO crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and struck the motorcycle. Sgt. Kuhn’s thorough investigation, which included reviewing surveillance video, interviewing witnesses and executing search warrants, revealed that FRONTINO was driving erratically before the crash. His blood alcohol content was measured at .125 approximately two hours after the incident.
The crash was investigated by Stoughton Police, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.
Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Meade and Sean Riley prosecuted the case. Victim-Witness Advocate Jennifer Tihalas assisted the family of the victims through the court process.
“This case is a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of impaired driving,” said Chief McNamara. “I commend everyone involved for their diligence, professionalism and compassion. I especially want to recognize Sgt. Robert Kuhn, whose dedication and attention to detail were instrumental in holding the defendant accountable. This outcome is the result of tireless collaboration between our officers and our partners in the justice system.”
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RAFFAELE FRONTINO, AGE 65, of STOUGHTON, was arrested by Stoughton Police on July 22, 2021, in connection with a June 28, 2021, fatal crash. He was convicted on May 21, 2025, and sentenced to prison on Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy Stoughton Police Department)
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