Providence Man Dies In 3-Car Crash On I-95 In Exeter

EXETER, RI — A Providence man died Sunday in a three-car crash on Interstate 95 in Exeter, according to Rhode Island State Police.

State police were called to the crash scene around 6:52 p.n. According to state police, a 2011 Honda Accord broke down on I-95 Northbound and was being towed by a 2024 Toyota Highlander.

The Toyota and the Honda entered the first lane of travel of Route 9 while driving slowly. But a short time later, a Freightliner truck rear-ended the Honda, state police said. All three vehicles then came to rest across the highway, requiring all lanes to be closed until 10:30 p.m.

State police said the driver of the Honda, a 51-year-old Providence man, was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The two occupants of the Toyota were also transported to Rhode Island Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the Freightliner was not injured.

State police said the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Any additional witnesses are asked to call the Rhode Island State Police Hope Valley Barracks at 401-539-2323.

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