Stoughton man sentenced to prison for killing Massachusetts couple on motorcycle

A Stoughton man was sentenced today after being convicted of killing a couple by driving head on into their motorcycle in Stoughton in 2021, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey announced.

65-year-old Raffaele Frontino of Stoughton was sentenced in Norfolk Superior Court by Judge Mark Hallal to 3 years in prison followed by a consecutive 2 ½-year sentence in the House of Correction with 18 months to serve. The balance of the jail term was suspended with proibation. His conditions of probation are that he refrain from alcohol with monitoring by a remote breath device, not drive a motor vehicle, obtain an alcohol abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations, and perform 25 hours of community service at a head injury clinic.

Frontino was convicted last month of two counts of motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently and under the influence of alcohol after a four-day jury trial in Norfolk Superior Court.

Frontino was driving a car when he crossed into the oncoming lane of travel on June 28, 2021 and collided with a motorcycle driven by Alfredo Pedro, 50, in the vicinity of 1317 Washington Street in Stoughton, District Attorney Morrissey said.

Aldina Pedro, 51, was a passenger on her husband’s motorcycle. The Stoughton couple was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“During the trial, witnesses testified they saw the defendant’s car traveling erratically before the crash. Their testimony was corroborated by security camera footage submitted as evidence at trial,” District Attorney Morrissey said.

The defendant’s blood-alcohol level was 0.125% two hours after the crash. The legal limit for intoxication in Massachusetts is 0.08%.

“We thank the jury for their service. We hope the verdict brings some closure to the family and friends of the victims,” District Attorney Morrissey said.

Stoughton Police Chief Donna McNamara today praised the successful conviction.

“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.

“This case is a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of impaired driving. 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.”

According to an obituary, Al was a member of both the Holy Ghost Society of the Azores and Holy Ghost Society of Club Luis de Camoes in Stoughton. He enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley Davidson and eating seafood but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Aldina was a member of both the Sociedade Filarmónica De São João of Stoughton and the Holy Ghost Society of the Azores. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing and watching Lifetime. She was always the life of the party, and her greatest joy was taking care of her children and grandchildren.

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.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Meade and Sean Riley. Victim-Witness Advocate Jennifer Tihalas assisted the family of the victims through the court process.