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Driver Charged After Crash On I-93 In Dorchester

DORCHESTER (CBS) – A driver is facing drunk driving charges in a crash on I-93 in Dorchester that left his passenger seriously injured.

Patrick Fay, 24, attempted to flee the scene after the crash at around 12:50 a.m. but was quickly apprehended by police. He faces charges of OUI and leaving the scene of an accident, among other violations.

Fay's passenger, 25-year-old Alyssa Connolly, was thrown from the car and taken to Boston Medical Center with serious injuries.

Crews closed down three lanes of I-93 for a few hours while officials conducted their investigation.

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