BIDDEFORD — Last Wednesday a York County grand jury indicted a Biddeford man on charges of manslaughter, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and leaving the scene of an accident.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Nov. 23. Police say at about 5 p.m., Shane R. Jones, 26, of 6 Brackett St., ran over his mother, Kimberly Jones, while backing out of his driveway. The 49-year-old woman died from her injuries shortly after she was taken to Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford.

According to witness statements included in Biddeford Police Officer Scott R. LaBrecque’s affidavit, the accident occurred following an argument Jones and his mother had over money he owed her.

After the verbal altercation, which also involved Jones’ girlfriend, Krista Randall, the two allegedly got into Jones’ Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck and as it peeled out of the driveway, the passenger door, which was hanging open, struck Kimberly Jones. The open door knocked her to the ground, where she was then run over by the vehicle, according to witness statements.

Jones, who was driving, allegedly fled the scene, heading west toward the intersection of Brackett and Graham streets.

The defendant’s sister and victim’s daughter, Shawna Jones, who said she saw the accident, told police she didn’t believe her brother had been drinking but suggested he was a drug user. She added that he had been feeling particularly stressed out at the time over financial troubles.

Jones has a lengthy criminal record that includes convictions on charges of assault, theft and domestic violence, according to The Associated Press.

Police said Wednesday that Jones was arrested and brought to York County Jail in Alfred on Nov. 28. He is being held on $50,000 cash bail.

An indictment does not mean Jones has been found guilty; rather, it’s a ruling that enough evidence exists to commence prosecution.

Manslaughter is a Class A felony, which is punishable by up to 30 years in prison. The other two charges being brought against Jones are Class C felonies.

Jones is scheduled to make an appearance at York County Superior Court on Friday.

— Staff Writer Angelo J. Verzoni can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 329 or [email protected].