A 74-year-old grandmother was killed by a hit-and-run driver Sunday evening while she was crossing the street with her 31-year-old granddaughter, on Broadway near the intersection with Marshall Street, the police said.
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311 Broadway
Good news everyone! The sidewalks at 311 Broadway will be cleared of snow this winter!
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – November 18, 2015
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting - November 18, 2015 – 4:45pm - 444 Westminster Street, First Floor
ProJo: Pedestrian struck by parked car in East Providence
Francesconi said the car spun out of control, rolled over, and crashed into a parked Toyota Corolla. That vehicle then rolled into the 27-year-old woman, who had been walking down that street.
ProJo: Trying to avoid Providence police, van driver hits pedestrian, flips van
Robinson allegedly sped down Broadway “in an aggressive manner.” He then turned left onto Dave Gavitt Way and hit 29-year-old Ryan Karpuska, but kept going, according to the report.
ProJo: Woman struck by minivan while walking on Memorial Boulevard, Providence
A woman walking on Memorial Boulevard Wednesday night was rushed to the hospital after she was hit by a minivan, police said.
WPRI: Pedestrian hurt, driver arrested in Scituate hit-and-run
Police said the man was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries after he was struck on Hope Furnace Road in Scituate.
WPRI: Study: Providence worst city for the disabled
A study released Wednesday suggests that Providence is the worst city in the U.S. for people with disabilities.
Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Meeting – September 16, 2015
The Providence Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 2015 at 4:45pm at 30 Exchange Terrace, 1st floor conference room.
ProJo: Police: Driver headed for body shop after hitting pedestrian with stolen car
A 21-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the intersection of Valley Street and Eagle Street at 2:40 p.m., according to a police report provided by Maj. Thomas Verdi.
“Eddy Street is so vibrant,” no one will say, ever.
Rendering of proposed parking garage wall along Eddy Street at South Street Landing.
WPRI: Young girl hit by truck in Taunton neighborhood
According to police, the 10-year-old was struck at about 5:30 p.m. on Fruit Street.
Transport Providence: Beg Buttons Got to Go
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission recently sent a letter to Mayor Elorza advising that our city phase out use of pedestrian crossing push buttons (aka beg buttons) citywide, with a special focus on school...
WPRI: Crash in Dartmouth sends pedestrian, driver to hospital
Two people were taken to the hospital Tuesday night following a crash in Dartmouth.
RIbike: Another casualty of unsafe streets in Rhode Island: Charlie Hawkins of North Providence
Traffic fatalities are not acceptable. Until our state and local governments take responsibility for making our streets safer, this sort of horrific tragedy will continue to happen. Failure to make our streets safer for...
WPRI: Pedestrian struck by car, thrown through store window in South Kingstown
Police say a 78-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car and thrown through a store window in South Kingstown Thursday morning.
Pedestrians struck in Providence and Pawtucket over the weekend
Two people were struck on the Point Street Bridge in Providence and two more were struck in separate incidents on Newport Avenue in Pawtucket.
WPRI: Man helps snowed-in neighbors, despite disability
Obviously not everyone in a wheelchair is able to get out and shovel, but Mr Hughes' determination makes the lame excuses of everyone else sound even lamer.