Warwick Rescue Vehicle “Struck Head-On” by Motorcyclist, Say Police

Warwick Rescue Vehicle “Struck Head-On” by Motorcyclist, Say Police

A Warwick Fire rescue vehicle was reportedly "struck head-on" by a motorcyclist on Monday. 

According to police, the motorcyclist's injuries appear to be "non-threatening."

The accident comes after a motorcyclist in Warwick recently died following a crash with a vehicle. 

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About Incident 

According to police, at approximately 7:40 PM on Monday, a Warwick Fire Department rescue was returning to Station 5 when it was "struck head-on" by a motorcycle on Diamond Hill Road in the area of Larchmont Drive.

"The motorcycle operator had been traveling northbound on Diamond Hill Road when it lost control on approach to a bend in the roadway, crossing the double yellow line, and colliding head-on with WFD Rescue 2 which had been traveling in the southbound lane," said police. 

The motorcycle operator was transported by another rescue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. 

The Warwick Police Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and is actively investigating. 

Police say initial evidence "shows that the motorcyclist's speed was a factor."

Police are asking that anyone with additional information contact the Warwick Police Department and request to speak with  the Traffic Division