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Yahoo
3 days ago
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She Lost Her 5-Year-Old Daughter in a Crash — Days Later, Her Family Faced a Second Devastating Blow
The Massachusetts mother of a 5-year-old girl killed by an alleged drunk driver in a wrong-way crash over Memorial Day weekend has died — and the suspect now faces serious criminal charges. On Saturday, May 24, at about 6:22 p.m., David Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, who allegedly had an open container of alcohol in his pick-up truck and was operating under the influence of alcohol, struck a car carrying a family of four, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said. Five-year-old Krisha Patel, a passenger in the car, was rushed to a local hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Her brother, 14, and mother, Minaben Patel, 38, were rushed to the hospital where they were listed in critical condition, CBS News reports. On Tuesday, June 4, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey announced that Minaben Patel had succumbed to her injuries. The father, Atulkumar Patel, who was driving the car, was treated and released. The crash took place just after the family left a soccer game, a neighbor said, WCVB reports. The father told officers they were on their way to the restaurant Blackstone to celebrate his son's 14th birthday when he 'saw a truck driving in his lane,' according to a Franklin police report, WCVB reports. Blanchard allegedly had two bottles of vodka in his pick-up truck and was drinking from one of them when he crashed into the Patels' car, Prosecutor Christopher Meade said, CBS News reports. Blanchard had a blood alcohol level of 0.189. The legal limit in Massachusetts is 0.08. Blanchard told officers he was coming home from Plainville, where he works, 'and then all of a sudden there was a crash," the police report stated, according to WCVB. Asked if his truck drove in the oncoming lane, Blanchard "provided an evasive response saying that he doesn't remember too much and that the crash happened very fast," according to the report. According to the police report, Blanchard, a mechanic, told detectives he stopped at a liquor store in Plainville after work, and bought a 1.75-liter bottle of Tito's vodka and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, then went to a landscaping job, WCVB reports. "At the landscaping job, he had two beers,' the report said, according to WCVB. 'When he left, he opened the bottle of Tito's, which he had bought earlier, and began drinking straight out of it and drove home. 'When asked about the two bottles of Tito's in his vehicle, he said the empty bottle was from the night before, and the one that was 1/4 full of vodka was the bottle he bought earlier in the day, and the one he was drinking from before the crash," the police report said. "It should be noted that [the suspect] drank 3/4 of a 1.75-liter bottle of Tito's vodka," detectives noted in the report. He was arrested and charged with motor vehicle homicide, drunk driving and several other offenses. The district attorney's office did not respond to PEOPLE's request about additional charges possibly being filed against Blanchard. He pleaded not guilty. He is being held on a $250,000 bond. It is unclear whether he has retained an attorney who can speak on his behalf. Her family invited the community to honor Minaben's life at a Service of Remembrance on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM, to be held at 72 Grove Street, Unit #1, Franklin, Mass., "to celebrate a life marked by love, kindness, and quiet strength," according to a Facebook post from the Town of Medway. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Franklin man charged in head-on crash that killed child held on $250K bail
A Franklin man was held Tuesday after being arraigned on drunken driving charges following a head-on crash into a family's car that left a 5-year-old Franklin girl dead Saturday night. James N. Blanchard, 21, was held on $250,000 cash bail after his arraignment in Wrentham District Court on several charges, including motor vehicle homicide while driving under the influence and driving with multiple open containers of alcohol. Read more: Child killed and two family members seriously injured by alleged drunken driver in Franklin The crash, which occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, May 24 on Grove Street, left the girl dead, and her 14-year-old brother and her mother, Minabel Patel, seriously injured. The names of the children were not released. Atulkumar Patel, the family's father, was released from a hospital with minor injuries. Franklin police officers, firefighters and EMS provided emergency care to the girl on the scene. She was later flown via emergency helicopter to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police and firefighters responded at about 6:20 p.m. to the area of 76 Grove St. after multiple calls were received about an accident. According to a Franklin police report, the father told officers they were headed to Blackstone for his son's birthday when he 'saw a truck driving in his lane.' 'He tried to avoid being hit by the truck by turning left into the opposite lane of travel, but they ended up colliding anyway,' the police report said. Blanchard, who was accompanied by his mother, was seen at the scene with a small amount of blood on his nose and bloodshot, glassy eyes, the report said. When asked what happened, Blanchard said 'that he was coming home from Plainville where he works, then all of sudden there was a crash,' the police report said. Police said Blanchard was evasive when asked if he specifically crossed over into the oncoming lane, telling officers at the scene that he didn't remember too much and that the crash happened very fast. Police said multiple containers of vodka and beer were found inside Blanchard's truck, including two 1.75L 'handles' of vodka. Combined with slurred speech and not talking with officers face-on, Blanchard completed a Breathalyzer test in which he displayed a blood alcohol content of 0.189, according to the police report. A level of .08 is the legal limit in Massachusetts. Blanchard told detectives he stopped at a liquor store in Plainville after working as a mechanic, where he purchased a 1.75-liter bottle of Tito's vodka and a Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, then he went to do landscaping. 'At the landscaping job, he had two beers. When he left, he opened the bottle of Tito's, which he had bought earlier, and began drinking straight out of it and drove home,' the police report said. 'When asked about the two bottles of Tito's in his vehicle, he said the empty bottle was from the night before, and the one that was 1/4 full of vodka was the bottle he bought earlier in the day, and the one he was drinking from before the crash,' the police report said. By the time of the crash, Blanchard had drunk three quarters of one of the bottles of Tito's, police said. Police said Blanchard passed out in his holding cell at the police station. 'We knocked on the cell door, banged on the cell door, tapped on the cell door with a key, and even opened the food tray vent and yelled to gain his attention; however Blanchard slept through all of it,' the police report said. 'We ended up opening the cell door and shook his shoulder to gain his attention,' the police report stated. 'He declined to make a phone call and went back to sleep.' Blanchard pleaded not guilty, and despite his attorney requesting $10,000 bail due to his previously clean record, the judge ruled on $250,000 bail. The pretrial court date is set for June 24, at Wrentham District Court. The accident is one of two that happened within the area over the holiday weekend. A Westport couple in their 70s died in a head-on crash in Dartmouth Sunday morning. The crash happened on Old Westport Road at about 10:30 a.m. May 25. Dartmouth Police found two vehicles, one driven by Philip Morris, 63, of Dartmouth, and another driven by Jeffrey Moniz, 76, of Westport. Moniz's wife, Diane Moniz, 76, was a passenger in that car. Both Jeffrey and Diane Moniz died in the crash. An investigation revealed that Morris's vehicle crossed the double yellow line and struck the other car. Morris, who had minor injuries, has been charged and will be served with a summons for two counts of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and a marked lanes violation, the DA's office said. The Sun Chronicle is a news partner of To subscribe to The Sun Chronicle, click here. 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Miami Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Pabst Blue Ribbon Debuts ‘Unmatched' Collab That Took Months to Perfect
If you've ever wanted a cheese that tastes like a specific type of beer, let's say Pabst Blue Ribbon, consider your prayers answered. A popular cheese brand worked with the beer company to recreate the experience of drinking the lager for a new limited-edition release that "people need to try," according to the collaborators–and no, it's not a beer cheese spread. On Wednesday, Yancey's Fancy Cheese and Pabst proudly announced the all-new Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Flavored Cheese, which "brings a unique spin to everything, from charcuterie platters to epic grilled cheeses, heartwarming mac and cheese, or just a midnight snack straight from the fridge." Related: Fan-Favorite Beer Is Flying Off Shelves After Limited Return "Yancey's history with cheese-making crossed with the legacy of Pabst Blue Ribbon creates a nostalgic tip of the hat to the long history of cheese and beer as counterparts. They did a killer job with the flavor profile, honing the notes of PBR to sit well with the tang of the cheddar. The combo of beer and cheese is unmatched, making this collaboration something that people need to try," said Pabst Blue Ribbon brand manager Hunter Cox in a statement. Unlike traditional beer cheese, Yancey's Fancy PBR Beer Flavored Cheese isn't a melty, served warm spread. It's "a bold, flavorful cheddar" heading to the refrigerated section of grocery stores in blocks. Related: Craft Beer Company Announces Delayed Re-Release This Summer While the beer-cheese combo certainly has been around for some time, so have both brands, and their combined 280 years in business should make this innovation the "ultimate beer-infused cheese," or so the companies say. "The Yancey's brand is known for robust flavored cheese, so when the Pabst team approached us, we were thrilled to create a truly unique cheese," added Yancey CEO Eric Cosnoski. "We spent 6 months meticulously refining the taste and mimicking the nuanced botanicals to capture the complex taste experience of drinking a PBR. If you are a PBR fanatic, this will be your new favorite cheese." According to the release, Yancey's Fancy Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Flavored Cheese is currently rolling out at retailers nationwide that carry other varieties of its products (including Albertsons, Food Lion, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, Jewel Osco, Price Chopper, Publix, Safeway, ShopRite, Sprouts, Stew Leonard's, Stop & Shop, Tops, Walmart, Wegman's, and Winn Dixie). To find it near you, try the Yancey Fancy product locator. Next: Chobani Brings Back Limited-Edition Coffee Creamer Flavor That Fans Can't Get Enough of Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Savannah Sips: The Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Authenticity, grunge and friendly folk are what make Wormhole a hotspot for young Savannahians, along with live rock music. Lesley Smits-Burnett, bartender for Wormhole, added that spontaneity also gives the pub, located on 2307 Bull Street near Starland Yard, its charm. '[Wormhole is] a little hole in the wall dive bar that if you don't know what it is, you're not going to know until you open the door,' Smits-Burnett said. 'And they're going to see things that just remind you of home and you're going to meet the absolute most people in the world.' As for the drink of choice? Nothing is more sacred at Wormhole than a Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) with a shot of Jameson. The bar has even won several awards for how much PBR they've sold. There are a few specialty drinks, like the 'Beetlejuice', which Smits-Burnett described as a 'take on a blackberry Sprite.' Decked out in dark, space-themed decor, what makes Wormhole fit into the Savannah nightlife scene is the live music. It is also what keeps customers, now trending much younger, coming back. 'Every Monday night we have open mic night, which is the longest running open mic in the city,' said Smits-Burnett. Artists that travel all over town specifically come on Monday nights so they can rehearse. Each Friday and Saturday night, Wormhole has some kind of music, either a concert or a local band. 'I will say I like where our location is,' Smits-Burnett said. 'I feel like we're the only thing in this area. That's exactly what we are. We are a dive bar. We are not pretentious. We don't try and be something we're not. We are just Wormhole.' For those with a taste of something off-the-wall and bold, Wormhole Neighborhood Pub & Music Venue is the spot for you. To learn more about this Savannah treasure, click here. Tip from the interviewer: A tall PBR has never tasted better under the purple lights at Wormhole! Especially with Pearl Jam serenading every sip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Why Pabst Is Releasing A New Beer With Pabst Light
Pabst Light will soon be available nationwide Pabst Brewing Company was established in 1844. Brewing a beer originally named Best Select and then Pabst Select, Pabst renamed the beer as Pabst Blue Ribbon, supposedly following its win as "America's Best" beer at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Although the veracity of the 1893 win is debateable, Pabst Blue Ribbon has enjoyed popularity since, most recently among millennials and hipsters who perceive it as unpretentious and independent. 'PBR drinkers are independent consumers who don't want to fit into beer drinking stereotypes,' said Kim Oakley, Pabst Light Brand Director in a telephone interview. 'Pabst Light is a totally new beer for PBR consumers looking for a lighter beer in addition to PBR.' Oakley notes that there has been no major new light beer in over 40 years. Miller Lite claims to be the first light beer, having been introduced in 1975. Miller Lite was followed by Coors Light in 1978 and Budweiser Light in 1982. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, advertisements pitted Miller Lite against Budweiser Light in what have become known as 'The Light Beer Wars'. Budweiser Light would be renamed Bud Light and go on to become the best selling beer in America in the early 2000s, although it would lose that position to Modelo Especial in 2023. According to Oakley, those legacy light beers have stereotypes associated with them with which Pabst Blue Ribbon drinkers do not identify. 'PBR consumers are independent drinkers,' she said. 'Pabst Light has the same PBR spirit, but it is an entirely new recipe,' said Oakley. 'Pabst Light is not just a light version or watered-down version of PBR, although it is lighter and crisper than PBR.' Oakley noted that the ingredients in Pabst Light are not the same as those in Pabst Blue Ribbon, with Pabst Light even utilizing El Dorado hops, a hop currently popular with craft brewers. Being a newly-formulated beer and with a can design that alludes to a blue ribbon, but which does not contain the words 'Blue Ribbon', Pabst Light can win new customers in addition to keeping Pabst Blue Ribbon consumers drinking within the Pabst brand. Despite Modelo Especial currently being the best-selling beer in America, lower-alcohol beers, and beers espousing low carbohydrate content, have been growing in popularity. Michelob Ultra, introduced as recently as 2002, is the second-best selling beer in America, while Bud Light maintains third place. Coors Light is the fourth best-selling beer in America. Non-alcoholic beers have also been growing in popularity with Athletic Brewing now being the tenth largest craft brewery in America, according to the Brewers Association. A 12-ounce can of Pabst Light contains 96 calories, 3.5 grams of carbohydrates and 4.2% ABV. The new beer will be available nationwide in 12-ounce cans in 12-packs, 24-packs and 30-packs; in 16-ounce cans in four-packs and six-packs; and in 25-ounce cans. 'Trucks are on the road now,' said Oakley. Pabst Light will not be available on draft as part of the initial release of the beer, but could be made available if consumers demand it, according to Oakley.
