More Charges For Suspected Drunk Driver In Accident That Injured Four Teens

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A man accused of injuring four teenagers in a drunk-driving accident now faces more charges.

The teens were on their way to the prom on Saturday evening when they were involved in a head-on collision with 33-year-old Erick Melendez.

State Police say Melendez was charged with DWI second offense, reckless operation, and no license.

He now faces two counts each of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring and vehicular negligent injuring.

The four students at Central High School are all recovering.

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