The mom of the 5-year-old lady struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Franklin over Memorial Day weekend has additionally died from accidents suffered within the head-on crash, based on authorities.
Norfolk District Lawyer Michael Morrissey and Franklin Police Chief Thomas J. Lynch introduced on Tuesday that Minaben Patel, 38, of Franklin, had died from the intense accidents she suffered within the crash.
Emergency Responders rushed Patel and her son, Kung, who had simply turned 14 that day, Might 24, from the scene to UMass Memorial Medical Heart in Worcester for therapy. Her 5-year-old daughter, Krisha, died that evening.
“The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and the Franklin Police Department are saddened by the loss to Minaben’s family, and we extend our heartfelt condolences,” Morrissey and Lynch mentioned in a joint assertion on Tuesday.
They didn’t present an replace on the situation of Patel’s son, whereas an post-mortem was slated to be carried out to find out the reason for her demise.
Patel’s husband, Atulkumar Patel, was additionally rushed to UMass Memorial however was subsequently launched from the medical middle.
The daddy instructed a responding officer on the scene that the household had been en path to Blackstone for his son’s birthday celebration when suspect James Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, plowed into them in a pickup truck.
Blanchard allegedly instructed police that he drank two beers whereas at a landscaping job that afternoon earlier than he opened a 1.75-liter bottle of Tito’s Vodka and “began drinking straight out of it,” on his manner house from Plainville, based on an incident report.
Blanchard is being held on $250,000 money bail after his arraignment at Wrentham District Courtroom final Tuesday. A not responsible plea was entered on his behalf.
He presently faces fees of motorcar murder whereas driving negligently and drunk, three counts of working drunk and inflicting critical bodily harm, negligent operation of a motorcar, working a motorcar with an open container of alcohol, and a marked lanes violation.
The outcomes of a breath check taken on the scene confirmed the person’s blood alcohol content material at 0.189, greater than double the authorized restrict of 0.08, based on the incident report.
A vigil is scheduled to be held within the space of the crash, 75 Grove St., in Franklin, on Thursday at 6 p.m., in remembrance of Minaben.
“Minaben’s family is again deeply thankful for all the love and support shared over the last week,” the vigil’s organizer, The SAFE Coalition, posted on Fb Tuesday afternoon. “They invite the community to honor this amazing Mother, Wife, Family Member and friend.”
The gathering will come simply 5 days after companies have been held in reminiscence of her daughter.
Krisha’s obituary states: “Our hearts are broken as we say goodbye to such a precious little soul. In her short time with us, she filled the world with laughter, wonder, and love. Her smile could brighten the darkest day, and her kind heart touched everyone she met. Though her time here was far too brief, her spirit will forever live on in the hearts of all who loved her. We will carry her memory with us always – like a beautiful, shining star in the sky. May she rest peacefully, wrapped in love and light.”
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