Drunk Driver Charged in Fatal Crash
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Connecticut State Police arrest Birenkumar Patel for fatal head-on crash, charging him with second-degree manslaughter and reckless driving. Patels blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit at the time of the collision, which killed Alexis Ann Newcomb, a young mother of twin boys. The crash occurred on September 28, 2025, when Patels Tesla veered into oncoming traffic, striking another Tesla head-on. Patel initially faced minor charges but now faces upgraded charges due to evidence from hospital blood records, Tesla footage, and witness accounts. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 31.
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