Crime & Safety

Newton Man Charged with Striking Pedestrians Then Crashing Into Bar

Eric Fabio, 21, was charged with OUI Saturday. One of the pedestrians was seriously hurt.

A Newton man was high when he struck two pedestrians then crashed into a bar Saturday afternoon, police said.

Eric Fabio, 21, of Central Street, was arrested for OUI and reckless driving, among other charges.

One of the pedestrians was seriously injured.

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Police said the incident happened at about 2 p.m. Fabio allegedly jumped the curb on Washington Street, struck the pedestrians, then crashed into The Cherry Tree Bar & Grill and a light pole. He was driving a gray Nissan Altima, police said.


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