RI State Police Identify 3 Killed In Fiery I-95 Crash: Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at the stories you may have missed from around Rhode Island today.

Today's top story

Rhode Island State Police identified the three people killed in a fiery crash Tuesday on Interstate 95 in West Warwick.

State Police said the crash victims were driver Brandon Verrocchio, 23, of West Greenwich and passengers Gianni Guerrieri, 22, of West Greenwich and Alex Banner, 21, of Exeter. Guerrieri in September 2016 was hailed a hero for rescuing a woman from a burning car.

Tuesday's crash happened just before 2 a.m., just south of Exit 8. All three people were in the same car, which veered off the road into the grass median. It then hit a tree and burst into flames, police said.

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It's a beautiful out, and on days like today, I like to make sure I take a break to get outside for some fresh air. One of my favorite places to do so is taking a walk along the Pawtuxet River. Where's your favorite place to get outside and unwind?

Friday's other headlines

• East Greenwich Community Rallies Around Student Hit By Car: As of Friday, a GoFundMe to help pay Juan Aguilar's medical expenses has raised more than $38,000.
• Providence City Clerk May Be Removed Over Bullying Allegations: An independent investigation determined City Clerk Shawn Selleck created a toxic work environment for Town Council and city clerk employees.
• Officials Warn Of Blue-Green Algae Bloom At Roger Williams Pond: The Department of Health is advising residents to avoid contact with Roger Williams Pond.