Duarte Held in NH After Fatal I-95 Wrong-Way Crash

Keoma Duarte, 40, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was extradited to New Hampshire after allegedly driving intoxicated in the wrong direction on Interstate 95 and causing a fatal head-on crash that killed Endicott College police sergeant Jeremy Cole on November 27. Duarte reportedly evaded police attempts to stop him in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts while driving the wrong way for 13-15 miles before colliding with Cole’s vehicle in Newbury, Massachusetts, as Cole was returning home from work. At the time of the crash, Duarte's blood alcohol level ranged from 0.16 to 0.19, and police found marijuana in his vehicle. He faces multiple charges in both states, including motor vehicle homicide, manslaughter, and operating under the influence in Massachusetts, as well as two felony counts of reckless conduct and a misdemeanor for disobeying an officer in New Hampshire. Duarte waived extradition and was arraigned in Hampton District Court in New Hampshire, where he is currently being held. Authorities continue to investigate the incident.