Driver arrested in fatal car accident in Plymouth

Posted: 11/13/09 at 11:55 am EST      Last Updated: 11/13/09 at 1:26 pm EST

PLYMOUTH, Mass. -- One person was killed in a car accident in Plymouth Thursday night.

The car hit a tree on Rocky Pond Road, killing a 23-year-old passenger.

The driver of the car, 23-year-old Ryan Corbett of Plymouth, was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said Corbett was charged with OUI, vehicular homicide, and other minor charges.

Officers said alcohol and speed were factors in the accident.

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