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Off-Duty State Police Employee Won't Be Charged After 5-Year-Old Is Struck in Warwick

Investigators describe an unfortunate accident based on video that shows the child riding into the road on a skateboard.

Overview

  • Police say the Thursday crash occurred around 3 p.m. on Boylston Street, and the boy was taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized.
  • Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators shows the child riding face-down on a skateboard from a driveway into the vehicle’s path.
  • Warwick police report no signs of impairment, distracted driving, excessive speed, or reckless behavior by the driver.
  • The off-duty Rhode Island State Police employee was interviewed at length, released without charges, and the vehicle was towed as the investigation continues.
  • Officers initially circulated a photo of the vehicle before the driver was identified, and police say they are still reviewing evidence and seeking information from the public.