2 killed in suspected Teaneck, New Jersey drunk driving crash that left car on its roof

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
Two men killed in suspected drunk driving crash in Teaneck
Charges against the driver include vehicular homicide.

TEANECK, New Jersey (WABC) -- Two men have been killed in a suspected drunk driving crash in New Jersey where a BMW wound up on its roof.

The crash occurred just after 2 a.m. Saturday in Teaneck. Police say Teddy Mejia, 32, was driving along Teaneck Road when he hit a tree.

Mejia survived the crash with injuries, but two passengers died at the scene. Police have not released their names.

Mejia was taken to the hospital. He will be jailed upon his release. Charges against him include vehicular homicide.

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