Toddler Hospitalized Following Moped Accident In Newport - Man Arrested

Toddler Hospitalized Following Moped Accident In Newport - Man Arrested

A man has been arrested on multiple charges after a moped accident in Newport - in which a toddler was involved. 

An 18-month-old child was hospitalized, along with the driver.

About Incident 

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According to Newport Police, shortly after 9 PM on Sunday, November 10, police officers and fire rescue responded to Spring Street at Dixon Street for a motor vehicle accident involving a moped and an unoccupied parked vehicle. 

On Monday morning, Newport Police released the following statement:

When officers arrived on scene, they observed 31-year-old, Charles Fenwick laying on the ground with an apparent leg injury. 

A witness was holding an 18-month-old toddler who was a passenger on the moped.  

Newport Fire Rescue transported the 18-month-old toddler directly to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence for treatment. 

Fenwick was transported to Newport Hospital for treatment to his leg and was subsequently transported to Rhode Island Hospital.

[He] was charged with Child Endangerment, DUI resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Reckless Driving and Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test.

Fenwick is currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Rhode Island Hospital.  The 18-month-old is in stable condition at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.  

The case is still under investigation by Newport Police Detectives and any further updates will be released when they become available.