Evidence Sought In RI Crash That Killed 1, Critically Injured Others

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Police are asking for the public's help in providing information relating to a deadly crash that occurred in East Providence Aug. 18.

The crash, which claimed the life of a 24-year-old from Pawtucket and seriously injured two others, occurred just before 8 p.m. Friday on Pawtucket Avenue near the intersection of Catlin Avenue, police said in a news release Wednesday.

Immediately following the crash, officers found a 2018 gray Subaru Legacy on the roadway and a neon green Nissan in the front lawn of a home, police said.

According to police, the Nissan was being driven by 27-year-old Andrew Crenshaw, who was listed in critical condition as of the East Providence Police Department's last update. His brother, 24-year-old Jacob Crenshaw, was his passenger. Jacob Crenshaw died at the hospital following the crash, police said.

The Subaru was being driven by a 22-year-old from Providence, who was in stable condition as of the last update, according to police.

No charges have been filed as of the department's latest update, though police said the current investigation and witnesses have indicated that speed could be a factor.

Police are urging anyone with surveillance video of the crash or any relevant information to contact the East Providence Police Department's Sergeant Conor Debold at cdebold@eastprovidenceri.gov or Detective Kurt Ripke at kripke@eastprovidenceri.gov. They can also be reached by phone at 401-435-7600 extension 20072 and 401-270-3417, respectively.