FREETOWN, Mass. (WPRI) — A Providence man has been charged in connection with a head-on crash that critically wounded another man earlier this year.

Anthony Flores, 26, has been charged with operating under the influence causing serious bodily injury, reckless operation of a motor vehicle and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Investigators believe Flores crossed over the center line at a high rate of speed and slammed into another car near the Stop & Shop Distribution Center in Freetown back in April.

The other driver, identified by police as a 68-year-old man, was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries, including several fractures and internal trauma. He is expected to survive, however, police said he faces a long road to recovery.

Flores was also injured and brought to the hospital for treatment, according to police. His next court appearance is scheduled for November.

“This investigation is a strong reminder of the dangers of impaired and reckless driving,” Freetown Police Chief Scott Rose said. “Every time we get behind the wheel, the decisions we make can have profound and sometimes devastating consequences.”

“We urge everyone to drive responsibly to prevent tragedies like this from happening in our community,” he continued.

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