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21-year-old Rhode Island motorcycle rider nearly dies months after losing home, father dying suddenly
As police release details of a recent crash, the family of the victim is dealing with another hardship.
On Wednesday at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Warwick Police Department responded to a car versus motorcycle crash in the area of 2766 West Shore Road.
The preliminary investigation suggests that a Toyota Camry attempted to make a turn when the Suzuki GSX 1300 motorcycle crashed into the passenger side.
Responders found the motorcycle rider, 21-year-old Xander Bellini of Warwick, suffering from upper body and facial injuries. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital and was listed in critical condition.
The car operator, 61-year-old Cynthia Morse of Warwick, was transported to Rhode Island Hospital and was listed in stable condition.
No charges are pending.
In addition to Xander’s injuries, 2024 has been a tough year for the Bellini family.
According to Xander’s mother, Amy, her husband of 28 years, and his father, died unexpectedly on April 1st in his sleep from a cerebral stroke and as a result, the family lost their home of 19 years.
Amy says that Bellini, who has no health insurance, started reconstructive surgeries Friday, the first of many as many of his facial bones were broken as well as a skull fracture and a gash about 4 inches across and 3/4 inch tall.
Amy states that Xander’s helmet ultimately saved his life but shattered upon one of the multiple impacts his head made upon landing. Unfortunately, his brother Noah was 2 cars behind him and witnessed Xander’s body as it was cartwheeling after impact. She also said that the metacarpals in his left hand were pretty pulverized, so they decided to start with that surgical procedure first to allow the swelling on his face to subside some before they start setting those bones.
Despite the circumstances, Amy feels thankful.
“We were blessed beyond comprehension with his survival. That coupled with his body mass helped protect his internal organs during the initial and subsequent impacts his poor body endured. He has swelling around his heart and fluid accumulation in his chest but all in all, he was fortunate. We all were. Our family wouldn’t survive another tragedy so close on the heels of losing my husband a few short months ago. After Bobby passed, Xander really stepped up to try and fill some of the holes left by his father’s abrupt passing at such a young age. He really is a remarkable young man. Xander makes a lasting impression on everyone he meets. As a matter of fact, his elementary school teacher reached out earlier today and still has his 5th grade class picture on her refrigerator!”
Amy has created a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with expenses.
Anyone with information on the crash can call Warwick Police at 401-468-4200.
RI’s Verdi Productions films ‘Bad News On The Doorstep’ in Providence
Verdi Productions wrapped filming of Tom DeNucci’s “Bad News On The Doorstep” early on May 23 in Providence.
Verdi Productions’ secret horror movie, “My Boyfriend is a Demon,” now filming in Rhode Island, is no longer a secret as Chad A. Verdi, the East Greenwich production company’s president, has announced the cast and given an outline of the movie’s plot.
The ensemble cast comprises veteran actors and rising young talents. The story follows Mary, a lonely, small-town girl who creates a fake Instagram account that pretends to be boyfriend, a guy too perfect to be real. Mary puts so much effort into making him “real” that he shows up at her door one day.
The cast includes:
- Mattias Ferrell, son of comic actor Will Ferrell and known for “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.”
- Coco Arquette, daughter of Courteney Cox and David Arquette and known for “Cougar Town.”
- David Arquette, known for his work in the “Scream” film franchise.
- Rosanna Arquette, David’s sister and Coco’s aunt, known for “The Moment.”
- Bailey Sloan, known for “Ragamuffin.”
- Jack Champion, known for “Avatar.”
- Ever Anderson, known for “Peter Pan & Wendy.”
- Vinnie Hacker, known for “Euphoria.”
- Josephine Reitman, known for “Juno.”
- Savannah Lee Smith, kown for “Tunsel Town.”
- Lisa Yamada, known for “Elle.”
- Ty Law, known for “Friday Night Lights.”
“My Boyfriend is a Demon” is written and directed by first-time director mishka.
“My Boyfriend is a Demon” is filming in Providence
The movie began filming in Rhode Island in April and has rented Providence’s Cranston Street Armory for the month of May to use as a studio.
The producing team for Verdi Productions includes Chad A. Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, Michelle Verdi and Sera Verdi. Executive producers include Ketchup Entertainment and Kinolime.
Good morning! Happy Thursday! Today will be pretty unsettled with the chance for showers and t’storms. Friday will still be damp with showers and drizzle, but the weekend still looks amazing!
The one good thing with the rain, for allergy sufferers at least, the pollen levels will be lower. In fact, both today and tomorrow, the tree pollen counts will be low locally. Do expect a spike in the pollen count for Saturday and Sunday with the dry weather.
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TODAY
Hour-by-hour forecast for today…
We’ll have some showers around during the morning commute today, but the greatest chance for showers and t’storms will be after 9AM and before 5PM.
Showers and thunderstorms could slow travel around mid-day. Rain could fall heavily at times.
A line of showers and t’storms will be sweeping across the area through the afternoon as a slow-moving weather systems moves through the region.
Highs today will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s with southeast to east winds of 5-15mph.
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TONIGHT
Showers are still possible this evening; although they won’t be as numerous.
TOMORROW
That low center will be nearby Friday morning, and we’ll be stuck with a damp, cool windflow. Expect drizzle and showers in the morning and possibly some lingering showers in the afternoon.
Highs Friday will only be in the 50s. The average high this time of year is in the upper 60s.
LOOKING AHEAD
Then…there’s the weekend. Saturday looks amazing with lots of sunshine and dry weather. It’ll be warmer, too, with highs in the 70s.
-Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo
T.J. Del Santo (tdelsanto@wpri.com) is the weekday morning and noon meteorologist for 12 News. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and Threads and BlueSky.
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The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for Johnston and North Providence.
Health officials said over the past week, five Johnston and North Providence residents received medical care for a drug overdose.
According to RIDOH, these municipalities have historically lower overdose rates than the statewide average.
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Residents can visit Prevent Overdose RI connect with community harm reduction organizations and find treatment.
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