Crime & Safety

Man Dies After Being Ejected From Car In I-295 Crash

State police said the victim was killed when his vehicle veered off I-295 North. The car rolled over, striking a light pole and a tree.

LINCOLN, RI — A Cumberland man has died after a crash on I-295 Monday night after being ejected from his car.

State police said Craig Fregeau, 42 was killed when his vehicle veered off I-295 North near exit 18. The car rolled over, striking a light pole and a tree.

Fregeau was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle, police said.

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He was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries Tuesday.

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