News Summary
Cranston police are investigating a car crash into a home and have completed a sentencing for a fatal hit-and-run. No injuries resulted from the residential crash, while the hit-and-run driver received a four-year prison sentence. The community is urged to prioritize road safety to prevent future incidents.
Cranston Police Investigate Car Crash into Home and Sentencing of Hit-and-Run Driver
CRANSTON, Rhode Island – A vehicle crashed into a residential home on Longview Drive on Sunday afternoon, leading to an investigation by local authorities. The incident was reported around 2:20 p.m. when a car collided with another vehicle before ending up embedded in the home’s structure. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Cranston police and firefighters quickly arrived at the scene after receiving calls about the vehicle in the building. An NBC 10 journalist on-site noted visible damage to the foundation of the house, prompting concern about the structural integrity of the property. The cause of the crash remains undetermined as the Cranston police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
In a separate development, Cranston police have initiated a criminal investigation regarding a fatal accident that occurred on Pippin Orchard Road. A man was killed in this crash, though authorities have yet to release any information about his identity. The specifics surrounding this tragic incident are unclear and are still under thorough examination by investigators.
Additionally, a notable case recently came to resolution in Cranston, where 24-year-old Skyla Gilroy was sentenced to four years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run that took place in December 2020. Gilroy was convicted of driving to endanger resulting in death and failing to stop after causing an accident that led to a fatality.
The incident that resulted in her conviction occurred on December 22, 2020, on Airport Road, when Donald Boss, 51, and two other individuals were reportedly attempting to buy drugs. Prosecutors detailed that Boss got into a brief argument with Gilroy before he was struck while clinging onto her vehicle. Gilroy allegedly accelerated, and in doing so, caused him to fall, leading to injuries that ultimately resulted in his death.
As part of her sentencing, which included four years of imprisonment, Gilroy was also placed under two years of home confinement and faced a three-year suspension of her driver’s license. A mental health evaluation was mandated as part of the court’s decision, emphasizing the serious implications of her actions during the incident.
Both the recent vehicle crash into a home and the hit-and-run case highlight ongoing road safety concerns and the consequences of reckless driving. Local officials stress the significance of responsible behavior behind the wheel to prevent such tragic circumstances in the future.
Cranston’s community remains vigilant as investigations unfold and as authorities strive to address the underlying issues contributing to these incidents.
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- Turn to 10: Man killed in Cranston crash
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- Google Search: Cranston car crash
- WPRI: 2 injured after head-on crash in Cranston
- Wikipedia: Traffic collision
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