Tragedy struck on Christmas night, as a 73-year-old man and his 15-year-old grandson died in a horrific car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver. The incident also left the teenager’s grandmother critically injured and hospitalized in Rhode Island.
The head-on collision occurred at U.S. Route 6’s Veterans Memorial Bridge in Somerset, Massachusetts, just after 11 p.m. on Monday, with devastating consequences. The land rover, traveling on the wrong side of the road, struck the family’s car head-on, leading to the heartbreaking loss.
Police inspect the scene of a car collision in Somerset, Mass.WJAR
This senseless tragedy has left a family shattered and a community in mourning. The victims, Floriano Arruda, 73, his wife Donna Arruda, 68, and their grandson, Jacoby Arruda, 15, were all from Seekonk, Massachusetts, near Providence.
While the 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead on Monday night, his grandfather succumbed to his injuries the following morning. The grandmother remains in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital, battling for her life.
The driver of the Land Rover, Adam Gauthier, has been charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter and drunken driving. He was treated for his injuries and is now in police custody.
It’s a heartbreaking reminder of the consequences of irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. Our thoughts go out to the Arruda family during this incredibly difficult time.
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