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Man killed in rollover crash in East Providence

Man killed in rollover crash in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- One man is dead and a woman was injured following a rollover crash in East Providence early Sunday morning. According to East Providence Police Chief Michael Rapoza, crews were called to a report of a rollover around 4 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail at Forbes Street. Rapoza only identified the victim who died as "a young adult male". The woman, who is also not being identified, had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries. They were in a newer model Jeep Wrangler, but Rapoza did not say who was driving. Traffic was diverted for several hours in the area, but was re-opened by 9:30 a.m. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the free WPRI 12+ TV app.

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