5-year-old girl killed in Franklin, Massachusetts crash was heading to brother's birthday celebration
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The 5-year-old girl who died in a tragic crash in Franklin, Massachusetts last weekend was on her way to her brother's birthday celebration, investigators said. James Blanchard, the driver charged with causing the tragic crash on Saturday, was ordered held on $250,000 bail Tuesday. Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle homicide, drunk driving and several other charges at his arraignment in Wrentham District Court.
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Main Idea: James Blanchard was ordered held on bail after being charged in a Franklin, Massachusetts crash that killed a 5-year-old girl and badly hurt her family.
Key Points:
- Police said Blanchard was driving in the wrong lane when his pickup hit a Honda Accord on Grove Street Saturday evening.
- The girl was riding with her parents and brother on the way to her brother’s birthday celebration.
- She died after being taken to the hospital, and her mother and brother remain in critical condition.
- Prosecutors said Blanchard had been drinking, with a blood alcohol level of 0.189, and court officials set his next hearing for June 24.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The alleged drunk-driving crash shows how reckless driving can kill or badly injure innocent families and raise fears about road safety for everyone.
Positive Impact
The court case may reinforce DUI enforcement and remind drivers of the legal and human cost of impaired driving.
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Named driver charged in the fatal crash; the article centers on his alleged conduct, arrest, and court proceedings.
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The court that arraigned Blanchard and ordered him held on bail, making it a concrete acting body in.
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Named prosecutor quoted about the crash and the evidence; meaningful context but not the article’s main focus.
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