Gregory Goodsell Sentenced for 2019 Drunk-Driving Crash

Gregory Goodsell, a 36-year-old man from Marshfield, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for a 2019 drunk-driving crash in Pembroke that killed 13-year-old Claire Zisserson and seriously injured two others. Goodsell was found guilty of second-degree murder, motor vehicle manslaughter while under the influence, and several other related charges. The crash occurred after Goodsell left a company Christmas party intoxicated, driving at speeds up to 95 mph before colliding with a vehicle carrying Claire, her mother Elizabeth, and her friend Kendall Zemotel. The court has prohibited Goodsell from applying for a driver's license if ever released and mandated community service. The emotional sentencing featured victim impact statements, highlighting the profound grief and loss suffered by the victims' families. Goodsell showed remorse during his sentencing, acknowledging his responsibility for the tragic incident.