2 Die and 1 in Critical Condition from Collision - RI State Police

2 Die and 1 in Critical Condition from Collision - RI State Police

The Rhode Island State Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed two people and left another in critical condition.

 

According to the State Police, at approximately 1:34 PM on Saturday, troopers were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on the ramp from Route 113 West to Route 95 South in the City of Warwick.

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The State Police report that its investigation revealed that a silver Hyundai SUV was traveling in the second lane from the right on Route 95 South approaching the ramp to Exit 28A (Route 113 West). The Hyundai began to drift to the right across the first lane and into the on-ramp lane, striking the guardrail twice before continuing straight through the grass median. 

 

“A black Mercedes SUV was traveling on the ramp from Route 113 West to Route 95 South. The Hyundai exited the grassy median, striking the driver’s side of the Mercedes, causing the Mercedes to roll over and come to rest on the ramp. After the impact, the Hyundai traveled over the guardrail and came to rest down an embankment,” said the State Police.

 

A 73-year-old male operator and a 69-year-old female passenger of the Hyundai sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased at Rhode Island Hospital.

 

The female occupant of the Mercedes is currently in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital. 

 

The investigation is ongoing, and all lanes were reopened at 4:30 pm.  

 

This story was first published 4/18/26 at 7:09 PM