Driver Killed After Tractor-Trailer Rear-Ends Car On I-95 South

Coventry RI

19 October, 2020

1:55 PM

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WARWICK, RI — One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 South early Monday morning. The victim was identified as Patrick Albin, 54, of Fall River, Massachusetts. The crash happened near Exit 10 B at Route 117 around 5 a.m., according to state police, when a tractor-trailer crashed into a 2002 Toyota Corolla. The victim was the driver of the smaller vehicle. According to police, the car was stopped in the breakdown lane, and was rear-ended by the truck. The truck driver was not injured in the crash. The crash blocked two lanes of the highway, causing severe traffic backups. All lanes were clear by 9 a.m., according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Police are still investigating the crash. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to state police by calling 401-444-1064. Crash, Right lanes blocked on I-95 SB at Exit 10B (RI-117 West - West Warwick) in Warwick— RIDOTNews (@RIDOTNews) October 19, 2020 Crash cleared on I-95 SB at Exit 10B (RI-117 West - West Warwick) in Warwick— RIDOTNews (@RIDOTNews) October 19, 2020