Despite an increase in demand, Rhode Island gas prices are down about 30 cents since last month.
The couple was hit by a Jeep while trying to drive across Route 44, authorities said.
State Police said the man died after striking a guardrail on the driver's side of the car.
As the national average for a gallon of gas hits $4.86, Rhode Island drivers are already paying an average of $4.94.
Brace yourself for the busiest Memorial Day weekend in years, with millions driving and flying, even with record gas prices.
The USDOT released early estimates of last year's traffic fatalities, and Rhode Island was one of the few states whose rate didn't rise.
While most of the country saw pedestrian deaths increase, they're down 30 percent in Rhode Island.
Massachusetts State Police said the man ran out of gas on the highway before he was struck by a pickup truck.
Investigators say the victim was walking from his broken down vehicle, when he was hit by a tractor trailer.
Police said the 77-year-old man was struck on Centerville Road while trying to cross the street outside his house.
Gov. Dan McKee said the pilot program in Central Falls could impact future RIPTA bus policies statewide.
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