Driver in deadly Woonsocket crash held without bail

By News Staff

news@abc6.com

Woonsocket – Johnny Sak, (23) appeared in District Court this morning and is being held without bail following a DUI resulting in death of his child’s mother

In addition to the DUI resulting in death, Sak was arraigned on several other counts, including a gun violation.

The woman killed in the accident was Alexandra Patten (22), mother of Sak’s 4 month-old baby.

The family of the Woonsocket mother, Alexandra Patten, tells ABC6 News the two were fighting when the car crashed into a telephone pole on Mendon Road.

"It hurts to my soul. I am empty and I am asking for help from something greater than me," says Patten’s grandmother, Muriel Grady.

A vigil was created at the site of the crash Tuesday night, as friends of Patten gathered together, consoling one another, trying to deal with the overwhelming loss.

Sak and the three additional passengers were also hurt in the crash, but none of their injuries are said to be life-threatening.

Police say the 4-month-old baby is with family.

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