Man Charged In Hampden County Crash That Killed Passenger, Police Say

A 28-year-old Western Massachusetts man has been charged in a single-vehicle crash that killed a passenger after police said he drove under the influence.

The area near where the crash happened
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Nicole Valinote

01/25/2022 4:45 p.m.

Kevin Servantez, of Hampden, was charged in the crash that happened at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, according to an update from the Wilbraham Police Department on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

Police said Servantez was charged with:

Motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation
OUI liquor of .08 percent
Refusal to stop for police
Negligent operation
Speeding

Police said the crash happened near 967 Main St. in Wilbraham.

Earlier report - Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Hampden County Crash

A male occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the hospital following the crash, police said. Authorities did not release his identity.

Servantez was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

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