Man accused of OUI in Franklin crash that killed child, injured 2
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WPRI) -- A child has died and two of her family members are seriously injured after a deadly crash involving a man accused of driving under the influence in Franklin Saturday evening. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said just before 6:30 p.m., the child was in a car with her family when they collided with a pickup truck on Grove Street. The other driver, James Blanchard of Franklin, was arrested and faces several charges, according to Morrissey. Blanchard, 21, has been charged with the following: Morrissey said the girl's father, who was driving the car, has been released from the hospital after being treated for his injuries. Her mother and brother, who were passengers, are still in the hospital. Blanchard is expected to be arraigned Tuesday and was held on $500,000 cash bail. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app.
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