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Driver charged with DUI in deadly Roxbury crash

The crash occurred on Monday morning when Serrano's vehicle crashed into a tree along Howard Boulevard, resulting in the death of 30-year-old passenger Esmeralda Melchar.

News 12 Staff

Apr 30, 2025, 7:13 AM

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Alexander Serrano, 33, from East Rutherford, has been charged with driving under the influence in connection with a deadly crash in Roxbury.

The crash occurred on Monday morning when Serrano's vehicle crashed into a tree along Howard Boulevard, resulting in the death of 30-year-old passenger Esmeralda Melchar.

Serrano is scheduled to appear in court on June 9.

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