Providence Pedestrian Hit by Dirt Bike, Left Pool of Blood "62 Feet From Start of Scrape Marks"

Providence Pedestrian Hit by Dirt Bike, Left Pool of Blood "62 Feet From Start of Scrape Marks"

An off-road dirt bike rider hit a pedestrian in Providence on Monday, who possibly suffered a broken leg, according to police -- and the driver fled the scene of the crime after reportedly leaving over 60 feet of scrape marks. 

Police reported that shortly after noon, officers responded to the intersection of Manton Avenue and Aleppo Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a dirt bike. Dispatch advised responding officers that the dirt bike took off after the accident.

Upon arrival, police observed a pedestrian on the ground in close proximity to parked vehicles on Manton Avenue along the outbound side from Olneyville Square. 

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Police stated the victim was lying in the northern part of the intersection receiving medical attention from Providence Fire personnel, who told police he suffered from a possible broken right leg. The victim was later transported to Rhode Island Hospital by Providence rescue. 

About Incident

Family members of the victim were at the scene, who told police he was crossing Manton Avenue with an acquaintance when a dirt bike rider on Manton Avenue fell and slid into the victim.

They also told police the dirt bike, which struck the victim, was riding with two ATVs and a dirt bike. The vehicles are illegal on city streets; Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is looking to allow them to operate legally. 

Police noted that the acquaintance’s left boot had an apparent tire scuff mark; he told police that the dirt tire struck his foot while the dirt bike was sliding.

A witness approached police and said he was familiar with the dirt bike and it was from the area. The bike was described as an orange and white dirt bike, and the operator was described as possibly suffering road rash to his side. 

Upon Providence police's investigation, the victim left a pool of blood and the spot was measured to be "62 feet from the start of the scrape marks."

This story was first reported 3/8/21 8:12 PM