Driver faces new charge in crash that killed Franklin mom, daughter

Franklin man facing new charge in connection with crash that killed woman, 5-year-old

A 21-year-old man accused of driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into a car, killing two of its occupants, including a 5-year-old girl, is facing a new charge, prosecutors said. James Blanchard, of Franklin, faces an additional count of motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently under the influence of alcohol in connection with the fatal crash on Grove Street in Franklin, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s office announc…

Driver charged in death of 5-year-old & her mother in Franklin to appear in court

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Driver faces new charge in crash that killed Franklin mom, daughter

FRANKLIN, Mass. (WPRI) — The man accused of driving drunk and causing a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl late last month is facing an additional charge after her mother succumbed to her injuries, 12 News has learned. James Blanchard has been charged with motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently under the influence of alcohol in connection with the death of 38-year-old Minaben Patel, according to Norfolk County District Attorney Michae…

Franklin man faces second motor vehicle homicide charge in alleged drunk driving crash that killed young girl and mom

FRANKLIN — The local man who allegedly killed a 5-year-old girl while driving drunk last month is facing a second motor vehicle homicide charge now that the girl’s mother has died.