Crime & Safety
Cranston Officer Hurt in Johnston Funeral Procession
The officer was part of an escort. According to sources, a car pulled out and collided with the officer's motorcycle.
CRANSTON, RI – A Cranston police officer was injured in Johnston on Thursday, while riding in a funeral escort.
According to Col. Michael Winquist, police chief, the officer is still in the hospital and will undergo surgery later today.
The injured officer, Inspector Andrew DeCosta was on a motorcycle going south on Atwood Avenue, Johnston Deputy police Chief Daniel Perrillo said, when a car pulled out from a private driveway and struck him. The accident happened in front of 1414 Atwood Ave., Johnston, around 11 a.m.
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Johnston police have cited the driver for entering the roadway.
DeCosta was taken to Rhode Island Hospital. He suffered a wrist fracture and other minor injuries.
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"He was thrown over the handlebars," Col. Winquist said, "and landed on his arm on the pavement." His wrist was fractured in two places, and he also suffered a broken rib and abrasions.
"He's in good spirits," however, the Cranston chief said. The bike, on the other hand, is "a total loss."
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