Milford Teen Faces OUI Charges After Fiery Crash

MILFORD, MA — An 18-year-old in Milford faces alcohol related charges after crashing into a building in West Bridgewater, according to a news release from the West Bridgewater Police Department.

Officers arrived at the scene at 724 West Center St. shortly after midnight on Sunday when they found a car engulfed in flames, according to the release.

After an initial investigation, police determined the driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a building.

Police said three male occupants were standing outside of the car, and detected a strong odor of alcohol on the driver. His blood alcohol content was .127, which exceeds the state's legal limit of .08.

Two of the passengers were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, and family members later took the driver.

The investigation is still ongoing.