Police investigating North Providence crash
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a woman was hit and killed by a car in North Providence Wednesday. North Providence Police Chief Alfredo Ruggiero told 12 News the 69-year-old woman lost her footing and fell while walking along Garfield Street near Mineral Spring Avenue. Ruggiero said the driver who hit her, identified as a 21-year-old man, did not see the woman fall and ran her over. He said this appears to be a "tragic accident." The driver is cooperating with the investigation and is not facing charges at this time, according to Ruggiero. 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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