Centerville Man Charged In Fatal Harwich Crash

HARWICH – A 49-year-old Centerville man has been charged in the death of a Hyannis man following a head-on collision on Route 6 Thursday.

Zarchary Fena was charged with motor vehicle homicide and operating under the influence of alcohol after his vehicle crossed the Route 6 median and struck a vehicle driven by 48-year-old Mario Da Paixao. 

According to a press release issued by Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois Friday afternoon, witnesses reported that Fena’s vehicle was swerving and changing speed rapidly in the eastbound lane before crossing the median into the westbound lane. The accident occurred at the 84.2 mile marker on the highway in Harwich.

Fena was arrested after being taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Harwich Fire Department personnel determined at the scene that Mr. Paixao could not be resuscitated.

Fena was charged with manslaughter while OUI, motor vehicle homicide OUI, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation. He was ordered held on $5,000 bail and is scheduled for probable cause hearing in the Orleans District Court May 5.

The accident remains under investigation by members of the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s office, state police, Harwich Police and Fire Departments and other agencies, according to the press release.

This is a developing story.