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Rhode Island man charged with OUI, injures several Conn. motorcyclists in crash
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NORTHFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A number of Connecticut residents are injured after an SUV struck a fleet of motorcyclists in Northfield, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon.
In accordance with the Northwestern District Lawyer’s Workplace, at round 1 p.m. on Sunday 32-year-old Ryan O’Farrell of Westerly, Rhode Island was driving an SUV pulling a trailer carrying a bike south on Route 10 when he crossed over a stable yellow double middle lane.
His car then struck 5 bikes heading north. The motorcyclists have been a part of a Connecticut bike membership that was driving up from Connecticut.
Eight individuals suffered severe accidents within the crash. They’re presently hospitalized with two in essential situation at UMass Medical Middle in Worcester. Two kids, ages 11 and 12, have been contained in the SUV and in addition taken to the hospital however have been unhurt.
O’Farrell has been arrested and is dealing with a number of expenses, together with:
- Working beneath the affect of medication inflicting severe bodily harm (7 counts)
- Working beneath the affect of medication
- Baby endangerment (2 counts)
- Negligent operation of a motorized vehicle
- Unlicensed operation of a motorized vehicle
- Working an unregistered motorized vehicle
The motive force of the car is being held on $250,000 bail and might be arraigned in Greenfield District Court docket on Tuesday.
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Taylor Swift won't celebrate the Fourth in Rhode Island this year | ABC6
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WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — America’s favorite popstar won’t be making her annual trip to Rhode Island this year.
After all, she’s finishing up her worldwide tour.
Taylor Swift, who owns a house on Watch Hill, throws an iconic Fourth of July party at her home every year.
Last year, Rhode Island saw Selena Gomez and the HAIM sisters, who attended her party.
However, Swift will be in the Netherlands for her “Eras” Tour until Saturday, July 6, according to her tour schedule.
Just this past weekend, Westerly was also the location for model Olivia Culpo, and NFL star Christian McCaffrey’s wedding.
Rhode Island
R.I. fire marshal urges residents to take safety precautions over July Fourth weekend
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In advance of the 4th of July, the Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal is providing important tips and reminders for fire safety.
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Body Recovered Off Newport's Ocean Drive – Newport Buzz
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management confirmed on Wednesday that a body was recovered off Ocean Drive in Newport, near Brenton Point State Park.
Authorities are awaiting identification from the state medical examiner to determine if the body is that of a 20-year-old East Providence man who went missing in the water in late June. The discovery of the body comes as part of an ongoing investigation by local law enforcement.
Further details will be released as they become available.
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