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Driver charged with OUI in deadly Taunton crash

By Sarah Doiron,

2 hours ago

TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — A 27-year-old Fall River man has been charged in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a Taunton woman last month, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn.

Andrew Sousa is accused of operating under the influence in the Sept. 15 crash that killed 24-year-old Mallory Humphreys.

Quinn said Sousa was driving down Route 44 when he rear-ended a tractor-trailer. Humphreys, who was in the passenger’s seat of Sousa’s car, died as a result of the crash.

Sousa has been charged with motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.

He was released on $5,000 bail and ordered not to drive or drink alcohol. Sousa’s next court date is scheduled for November.

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