RI State Police Investigate Fatal Crash, 56-Year-Old Man Died in Incident

RI State Police Investigate Fatal Crash, 56-Year-Old Man Died in Incident

The Rhode Island State Police report that on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at approximately 4:20 PM, Troopers from State Police Headquarters, as well as members of the Smithfield Police and Fire Departments, responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash on Route 295 South in the Town of Smithfield.

 

The investigation revealed that a Ford Ranger pickup truck, operated by Anthony Manieri, age 56, of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, was traveling in the high-speed lane of Route 295 South.

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At a point approximately 500 feet south of the George Washington Highway overpass, Manieri lost control of his vehicle. The pickup consequently spun across the center and low-speed lanes, traveled through the soft shoulder, and entered the wood line, where it then struck a tree.

 

Manieri was pronounced deceased on the scene by members of the Smithfield Fire Department. No other vehicles are believed to be involved in the incident.

 

Witnesses are asked to contact State Police Headquarters at (401) 444-1000.