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Passenger Hurt, Driver Charged With OUI In Chelsea Crash

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CHELSEA (CBS) -- An early-morning rollover crash left a driver charged with OUI and his passenger hospitalized with serious injuries.

Massachusetts State Police said the crash happened around 1:55 a.m. on Route 16 East in Chelsea.

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One passenger was hurt and the driver was charged with OUI in this crash in Chelsea. (Photo credit: Paul Koolloian)

The passenger, a 25-year-old Brockton man, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

He has since been upgraded to serious condition.

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It was the driver's second OUI offense. (Photo credit: Paul Koolloian)

The driver, 24-year-old Karl Dereaux of Quincy, was arrested and charged with OUI, negligent operation, speeding, and more.

State Police said it was Dereaux's second OUI offense.

 

First published on October 15, 2017 / 3:20 PM EDT

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