Dog Causes Minor 3-Car Crash on Sakonnet River Bridge

A dog on the loose is believed to have been the cause of a minor three-car accident and traffic delays on the Sakonnet River Bridge Thursday evening. No injuries were reported.

Police responded to the bridge after the crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. State Police Lt. Frank Sullivan says a dog was seen running across the bridge.

"The first car stopped to avoid hitting the dog," Sullivan said.

A second vehicle, driven by 34-year-old Mohammad Hmadeh of Providence, then struck the rear of the first vehicle, according to police.

A third vehicle, driven by William Monty, 54, of West Wareham, MA, then struck the second vehicle, Sullivan said.

All three vehicles were traveling northbound at the time in the right lane of Route 24. Police were unable to locate the dog, Sullivan said.

The first vehicle, driven by Karen Hubbard, 43, of Abington, MA, was towed away from the scene.

The crash caused traffic to slow on Route 24 Thursday evening. Portsmouth police assisted at the scene.