Geraldine Correia, 72, killed in car crash with alleged drunk driver Robert Hansen, 52, on State Road in Fall River, Massachusetts

Modified Date: 
Tue, 10/20/2015 - 5:59am
Accident Date: 
Friday, October 16, 2015

Westport man due in court for fatal crash

A Westport man is due in court Monday morning to face several charges after afatal rollover crash claimed the life of 72-year-old Geraldine Correia. Police charged 52-year-old Robert Hansen with motor vehicle homicide by operating under the influence and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.  

Prosecutors: Man had open bottle of tequila in deadly crash

Prosecutors: Man had open bottle of tequila in deadly crash Posted: Updated: A Westport man accused of driving drunk and causing a fatal crash on Interstate 195 has been ordered held without bail. Prosecutors say 52-year-old Robert Hansen was driving 85 miles per hour and had an open bottle of tequila in his sport utility vehicle when he crashed into another vehicle in Westport Friday evening. Police say 73-year-old Geraldine Correia, of Dartmouth, was thrown from her vehicle as it rolled over. The defense argued that there are numerous reasons why Hansen may have failed his field sobriety tests. (Copyright (c) 2015 The Associated Press. The Boston Globe reports the Bristol district attorney's office says Hansen has pleaded not guilty to three charges, including motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence.
 
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Geraldine Correia
Robert Hansen
Roadway: 
State Road

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