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flag James N. Blanchard V, 22, faces manslaughter and DUI charges after a drunk driving crash on May 24 killed a mother and her 5-year-old daughter in Franklin.

flag James N. Blanchard V, 22, of Franklin, has been indicted on two counts of manslaughter while driving under the influence and one count of DUI causing serious bodily injury in connection with a May 24 crash on Grove Street that killed Minaben Patel, 38, and her 5-year-old daughter Krisha. flag A head-on collision occurred when Blanchard, who had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit and open alcohol containers in his truck, drove into oncoming traffic. flag Their 14-year-old son was seriously injured. flag Blanchard, who pleaded not guilty, was ordered held on $250,000 cash bail and is scheduled for a court appearance on December 22. flag The case has drawn community attention to impaired driving and road safety.

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