Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Drunk Driving In Fatal South Boston Crash Says Car Malfunctioned
"Mr. Romero was traveling at a high rate of speed and veered across the double yellow lines" the prosecutor said.
April 9, 2025
The lawyer for a man accused of driving drunk and hitting and killing a recent college graduate in South Boston says his car malfunctioned.
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Listening through an interpreter, Francisco Romero faced a judge Tuesday. The 47-year-old faces a number of charges, including OUI manslaughter after the car he was driving struck and killed 27-year-old Noah Greany who was walking across Southampton Street in South Boston back in January.
"Mr. Romero was traveling at a high rate of speed and veered across the double yellow lanes into the wrong side of the road," the prosecutor said. "At that time, Noah Greany, age 27, was walking home from Dunkin Donuts across Southampton Street and was fatally struck by Mr. Romero."
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