Crime & Safety
Police Looking For Suspect, Car In East Providence Hit-And-Run
The hit-and-run crash on Warren Avenue in East Providence injured a motorcyclist.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Police in East Providence have identified a car believed to have hit a motorcyclist in a hit-and-run crash earlier this month.
The crash happened just after 1 p.m., Sept. 11 on Warren Avenue at the on-ramp to Route 195 eastbound. The motorcyclist suffered injuries, but survived.
East Providence police said they are looking for a Toyota Prius. The car is a silver and gray four-door hatchback, possibly with a Rhode Island registration plate. Police said the car will have damage on its passenger side front quarter panel, along with a crease on the hood near the grill area.
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Police said the car was possibly occupied by two people. Anyone with information about the vehicle or its occupants is asked to call Officer Michael Crowley at 401-435-7600, extension 20072 or email mcrowley@eastprovidenceri.gov.
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