The mother of the 5-year-old killed by an alleged drunk driver last month in Franklin has died from injuries she sustained in the crash, authorities announced.

Minaben Patel, 38, of Franklin had been hospitalized since the May 24 crash.

“The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office and the Franklin Police Department are saddened by the loss to Minaben’s family and we extend our heartfelt condolences,” District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey and Franklin Police Chief Thomas J. Lynch said in a statement Tuesday.

Patel’s 5-year-old daughter, Krishna, died at a hospital following the crash. The girl’s 14-year-old brother was also hospitalized with severe injuries.

The DA’s office said there was no update as of Tuesday on the boy’s condition.

According to the report by Franklin police, the fa

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