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A 17-year-old boy died Thursday after a car accident in Cumberland, R.I. that police called “heartbreaking, yet avoidable.”
The crash occurred at about 10:45 p.m. Thursday when the teen’s car was traveling on Mendon Road in Cumberland when his car struck another vehicle turning from Vivian Avenue onto Mendon Road, police said in a statement.
The teen’s vehicle left the roadway after the collision, struck a telephone pole and fire hydrant, and returned back to the roadway “after tumbling a great distance,” police said. The teen was partially ejected from the car in the accident, the statement said.
The 17-year-old was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he died of his injuries. The driver of the second vehicle refused medical assistance on scene, according to the statement.
Investigation showed the teen was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and that the driver’s side seatbelt receiver “had a device installed to prevent the buckle from being inserted.” Speed and driving behavior were likely contributing factors in the crash, police said.
“On behalf of the Cumberland Police Department, I offer my condolences to the young man’s family, friends, and loved ones,” Cumberland Police Chief Matthew J. Benson said in a statement. “This tragic loss of a young life is heartbreaking, yet avoidable. I would like to remind all motorists to always wear their seatbelt and drive within a safe, and appropriate, speed and manner.”
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A car carrying a family of three went into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island Sunday evening, authorities said.
The vehicle entered the river near the Taft Street boat ramp shortly before 7:30 p.m., Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said in a statement.
A bystander riding a jet ski heard the car dive into the water and attempted to help, while another witness called 911, according to Goncalves.
First responders arrived within three minutes of the emergency call, Goncalves noted.
The vehicle’s three occupants are believed to still be inside, The Boston Globe reported.
Recovery efforts resumed Monday, with Pawtucket police and fire personnel working alongside Rhode Island State Police and other state agencies to remove the vehicle from the river, Goncalves said.
“Conditions are extremely challenging for dive teams due to the strong current and poor underwater visibility,” she added.
A video released by the Globe shows the car being recovered from the water Monday afternoon.
Authorities have not released the identities or conditions of the occupants.
“We ask that you please keep the family and their loved ones in your prayers as our first responders continue recovery efforts,” Goncalves said.
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(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders will announce millions in funding for road improvements in Aquidneck Island on Monday.
Members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation will announce $19,250,000 in federal funding for the project.
File image of traffic in Aquidneck Island. (WJAR)
It’s meant to improve road and sidewalk conditions on the island.
This will include high-visibility crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety.
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Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman Gabe Amo are expected to attend.
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