Bruins Hall of Famer Ray Bourque’s statement released Sunday night to address his arrest for OUI falls short of a full-on apology.
Around 11:30 p.m. on Friday in Andover, Mass., the Mercedes-Benz GL450 Bourque was driving rear-ended a Toyota Sienna minivan in a construction zone, Andover police Chief Patrick Keefe said in a statement. Nobody was hurt in the accident.
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Bourque was charged with operating under the influence of liquor and following another vehicle too closely. He was released on bail.
In a statement issued Sunday night on his behalf by Cleon Daskalakis, his charitable partner and former teammate, Bourque said, “For the first time in my life, I find myself in unfamiliar territory. I am not happy about the situation I put myself into on Friday Night.
“I am a very proud person that accepts the responsibility of my actions and have always accepted being in the media eye. I have used this popularity to try and positively impact as many lives as possible.
“I am happy that no one was hurt in the accident and thank everyone who has reached out in support of my family and me. Please be patient as I go through this process and respect my family and my privacy. Thank you all for your understanding. Sincerely, Ray.”
Bourque, who has been a consultant to the Bruins coaching staff since 2005 and remains involved in the team’s charities, is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Lawrence District Court.