Crime & Safety

Coventry Accident Victim Identified

Scott Tallo 23, of West Warwick, remains hospitalized in critical condition after an accident early Saturday.

COVENTRY, RI – Scott Tallo 23, of West Warwick, remains hospitalized in critical condition following an accident on June 10, Lt. Matthew Blair said. The crash happened around 4:17 a.m. near 517 Blackrock Road. Callers reported a car had gone into a tree and the driver was unconscious. Central Coventry firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate him from the car. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with life-threatening injuries. No one else was involved in the accident.

Police continue to investigate the accident.

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