Injuries Reported in Wrong-Way Driver Crash on Route 295 in Lincoln

Injuries Reported in Wrong-Way Driver Crash on Route 295 in Lincoln

At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday,  the Rhode Island State Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Route 295 North in the Town of Lincoln.

 

The investigation revealed that a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes collided with another vehicle in the area of the weigh station on Route 295. Both drivers were transported to the hospital with reported complaints of pain.

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The wrong-way driver was identified as Raul Hernandez of Pawtucket. He was charged with Reckless Driving, Driving Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs (pending toxicology results), and Operating on a Suspended License.

 

Hernandez is currently being treated at Rhode Island Hospital and will be arraigned in Third District Court upon his release.