Rhode Island Transit Chief Resigns Amid Hit-and-Run Allegations
Scott Avedisian steps down as RIPTA CEO following accusations of fleeing a crash at a McDonald's drive-thru, pleading not guilty to the misdemeanor offense.
- Scott Avedisian, CEO of Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, resigned after being accused of a hit-and-run incident in a McDonald’s drive-thru.
- Avedisian submitted his resignation to Governor Dan McKee as the RIPTA board convened to discuss his future.
- He has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident, with his court date set for April 25.
- Witnesses reported the driver appeared intoxicated during the incident, although no DUI charges have been filed due to lack of direct police contact post-incident.
- RIPTA faces additional challenges including budget deficits and a driver shortage, with leadership changes anticipated amid ongoing controversies.
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