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CPD: Video Shows Warwick Drag Racer Losing Control

[CREDIT: CPD] A still frame from security video shows the pickup driven by a Warwick drag racer losing control before a three-car crash.

CRANSTON — The Cranston Police investigation into a Sept. 21 drag race ending in a three car crash and a seriously injured pedestrian includes security video of the Warwick driver losing control before the crash.

Calls about the racing were received at about  8:43 p.m. In the video, the 2001 Nissan Frontier pickup driven by Jacob Gardner, 19, of Gilbert Street, Warwick, occupied by one passenger, begins to skid out of control at 8:52 p.m. after crossing the center yellow lines and attempting to overtake the 2002 BMW M5 operated by a George Rodriguez, 30, of 20 Carr St., Providence.

Cranston Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

Rob Borkowski
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Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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