The Rhode Island State Police are investigating a fatal Warwick crash killing two people and leaving another in critical condition Saturday, April 18.
At approximately 1:34 p.m., troopers were called to a two-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on the ramp from Route 113 West to Route 95 South in Warwick.
Fatal Warwick Crash: Details
The investigation revealed that a silver Hyundai SUV had been traveling in the second lane from the right on Rte. 95 South approaching the ramp to Exit 28A (Route 113 West). The Hyundai began to drift to the right across the first lane and into the on-ramp lane, striking the guardrail twice before continuing straight through the grass median, according to State Police.
A black Mercedes SUV was traveling on the ramp from Route 113 West to Route 95 South. The Hyundai exited the grassy median, striking the driver’s side of the Mercedes causing the Mercedes to rollover and come to rest on the ramp. After the impact, the Hyundai traveled over the guardrail and came to rest down an embankment.
The Hyundai driver, a 73-year-old man, and his passenger, a 69-year-old woman, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital, State Police report.
The Mercedes driver is currently in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital.
All lanes were re-opened at 4:30 p.m., State Police report
State Police are continuing to investigate the crash.
Author: Rob Borkowski
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