The Groton man who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal accident told police multiple stories about what happened on the night of the crash, a prosecutor said Monday.

George Guilford Jr., 55, of 33B Brookfield Drive woke up later in the morning of the April 22 crash and brought his car to Phil's Auto Body to be repaired, and gave the staff there a fake story about what caused the damage, according to Assistant District Attorney Blake Rubin.

"He thought someone had thrown a spear at his car the night before," Rubin said during Guilford's arraignment Tuesday in Fitchburg District Court.

Then, coincidentally, police Det. Paul McNamara, a certified accident re-constructionist, happened to pull into the garage with a police cruiser that was scheduled to receive maintenance, Rubin said.

The garage employees suggested Guilford tell McNamara about the spear incident, and Guilford gave McNamara another story, according to Rubin.

"He indicated to the officer he thought someone had shot a BB gun at his car," Rubin said.

Guilford is charged with one count of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident resulting in death, and one count of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident not resulting in death.

Daryl P. Boddie, of 46 Beekman St., died in the wreck around 1:15 a.m. on April 22. His passenger, Max Dean, 15, of 262 Ashby State Road, survived but sustained serious injuries.

Police have said Boddie crashed his motorcycle into Guilford's car, and the suspect didn't cause the wreck.

"Mr. Boddie and Mr. Dean were left lying in plain view," Blake told District Court Judge Andrew Mandell Tuesday.

"The defendant never stopped, never told anyone," Blake continued. "He just drove away."

Guilford changed his story again during an interview with McNamara on June 29.

Guilford then told McNamara he had gone to the Rock Bottom Cafe to buy cigarettes, and when he pulled out of the parking lot, he saw Boddie's motorcycle was already sliding on the ground toward his car, Rubin said.

Rubin said Guilford knew all along he had been hit by Boddie's motorcycle.

"The defendant knew there was a motorcycle involved in that collision," Rubin said.

The wreck occurred as Boddie crashed his 2005 Kawasaki Ninja into Guilford's Chrysler LeBaron as Guilford drove out of the parking lot at the Rock Bottom Cafe on Kimball Street, Rubin said.

The impact left a large dent in Guilford's car, caused a hub cap to fall off, and damaged the rear axle, making the car drive poorly, Rubin said.

Rubin noted Guilford was on probation for a case of larceny by check out of Ayer District Court at the time of the wreck, which could have given him reason to avoid the police.

"The defendant, allegedly, certainly had a reason to leave this accident," Rubin said.

Guilford allegedly left the scene and drove three-tenths of a mile to his fiancé's house, where he spent the night, according to Rubin.

He even passed two marked police cruisers along the way, and didn't notify the officers about the crash, Rubin said.

Another motorist found the teens lying in the street, and notified police shortly after the crash.

Rescue crews responded immediately, but it was too late for Boddie.

"Some time had passed by," Rubin said. "They felt no pulse on Mr. Boddie. Mr. Boddie never did regain consciousness and was pronounced dead."

They found Dean in "serious shock," with lacerations to his internal organs, as well as broken bones, but he survived and is now recovering.

He even sat in the courtroom during the hearing.

Rubin asked the judge to hold Guilford on $25,000 cash bail while the case is pending.

Rubin stressed that Guilford has a long rap sheet, including 35 arrests in 30 years.

Guilford has been arrested for a variety of offenses, mostly minor, according to his criminal record.

He also has a history of missing court hearings, which suggests he is at risk of fleeing while awaiting trial, Rubin said.

Guilford, a financial consultant, appeared in court wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a tie underneath the sport coat.

He stood before the judge without an attorney when the court first began its daily session.

Guilford originally hired attorney Steven J. Rappaport of Lowell to defend him.

But Rappaport withdrew from the case Monday when he did not receive a $10,000 retainer fee from Guilford, Guilford told Mandell during the beginning of his hearing.

Guilford told Mandell he planned to mortgage his home in order to pay Rappaport, and that Rappaport would attend the next hearing.

Mandell appointed attorney Roseann Feldeisen of Fitchburg to represent Guilford during the hearing.

Guilford met with Feldeisen privately, then returned to the courtroom about an hour later to continue the hearing.

Feldeisen told Mandell Guilford has had "his ups and downs," but is currently involved in the community and will not flee while he is out on bail.

"Even though this is a terrible tragedy with two young men, I would suggest that is not enough to say he knowingly left the scene," Feldeisen told Mandell.

Mandell decided to let Guilford walk out of court free on personal recognizance bail, but warned him that he could spend up to 60 days in jail if he is arrested while the case is pending.

Several members of a group of about 30 of Boddie's friends and family members gasped when the judge announced his decision.

Dean stood up, walked to the courtroom's exit, and pushed the doors open as he left the room.

Mandell demanded that order be restored.

Many of the youths, clad in buttons picturing Boddie's face, along with shirts saying "Do It For Daryl," and "Boddie Is My Hero," cried and embraced each other on the sidewalk outside the court house.

"No bail for a 16-year-old life," Boddie's cousin, Eric Belair, 20, exclaimed. "He caused so much pain in my family. He knew what happened, he didn't stop, he didn't tell the cops."

Boddie is the oldest son of Kathleen Boddie. He has an 11-year-old brother and 9-year-old sister, who both attended the hearing.

Kathleen Boddie did not want to comment as she walked down the courthouse steps, except to say, "I'm disgusted."

Tina Carlson, whose daughter Brianna was close friends with Boddie, said the teens are confused and angry because they don't understand the criminal justice system and why Guilford was released.

Carlson said the teens attended the hearing because they need to see some "closure."

"These kids loved Daryl, loved him," she said. "There's a circle of friends, they're very close. They loved him more than I can tell you. They need to see this thing through to the end."

Dean's parents said they wonder if Boddie would have survived if rescue crews found him sooner.

Jeff Dean said his son is doing well physically, but still has "a lot of long nights," when he is haunted by memories of the crash.

A court officer escorted Guilford to his sport utility vehicle, which was parked a block away from the courthouse.

Guilford then drove away.

Guilford did not respond when asked why he didn't stop at the crash scene.

A group of Boddie's friends stared him down as he walked past and one person cursed at him.

Guilford is due back in court Sept. 15.