Car Hits Pedestrian in Providence - Victim Later Pronounced Dead at Hospital
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Car Hits Pedestrian in Providence - Victim Later Pronounced Dead at Hospital
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Providence on Sunday night.
The victim was later pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital.
About Incident
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTShortly before 8 PM Sunday night, a car traveling on Job Street turning onto Smart Street — off of Smithfield Avenue — when it reportedly collided with a pedestrian that police say was found lying in the road.
The driver -- a 21-year-old male from Pawtucket -- remained at the scene to provide his report to the police.
According to police, there was no damage to the vehicle, which was driven away from the scene.
The victim, who police said was a male in his early 50s, was taken to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police said they are attempting to contact next of kin
Members of Traffic Bureau patrol are currently investigating.