Brockton man charged in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian

A Brockton man pleaded not guilty last week to charges related to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian, officials said.

Around 10 p.m. on Aug. 31, a blue Mazda struck a pedestrian crossing Crescent Street in Brockton and then fled the scene, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office.

On Sept. 3, that pedestrian — identified as 41-year-old Holden Depina — died at a local hospital from related injuries.

Police had obtained surveillance footage of the blue Mazda arriving at the residence of the suspect, Dominick Leite, 30, authorities said.

Per the DA’s office:

Through investigative efforts, law enforcement located a blue 2015 Mazda 6 with damage consistent to the fatal incident at a local autobody shop. The vehicle — which investigators determined is registered to Leite — had been brought into the shop for repairs shortly after the incident on September 2. The phone number used to contact the autobody shop was also traced back to Leite by law enforcement.

Leite was arrested on Sept. 17 and charged with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and leaving the scene of personal injury or death. Last Thursday, his bail was set at $2,500, and he’s due back in court Oct. 17.