The driver who was allegedly speeding when he struck and killed a father and daughter stopped at a red light in North Reading, Massachusetts, Saturday night has previously been treated for mental health issues, his lawyer said.
A not guilty plea was entered in Woburn District Court Monday on behalf of 21-year-old Matthew Sweeney of Paxton. The arraignment was put on hold while Sweeney underwent a psychiatric evaluation.
The fiery crash on Route 28 near a shopping plaza killed 35-year-old Samir Naili and his 8-year-old daughter Kashmira from Andover…