Driver Arrested for DUI After Bicyclist Hit in Smithfield

Driver Arrested for DUI After Bicyclist Hit in Smithfield

Smithfield Police have arrested a suspect for an incident in which a bicyclist was hit and injured.

According to police, at approximately 8:35 PM on September 29, officers responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and a bicyclist at 135 Pleasant View Avenue. 

The bicyclist was critically injured and transported to Rhode Island Hospital.  

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Smithfield Police Officers took the operator, Lance Nicoletti, 38 years old of Greenville into custody. 

He was charged with DUI Liquor or Drugs-Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury (RIGL 31-27-2.6) and Driving to Endanger-Resulting in Personal Injury (RIGL 31-27-1.1). 

He will be arraigned Monday morning in Kent County District Court.