News Summary
Daniel Famiglietti, a retired Providence police officer, has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a drunken driving crash that claimed the life of 53-year-old Linda Sherman, who was riding a tricycle. The incident occurred at a North Kingstown intersection, where Famiglietti struck Sherman from behind. Along with prison time, he faces additional penalties including probation, fines, and a driver’s license suspension. This tragic case highlights ongoing concerns about impaired driving and the devastating impacts on victims’ families.
North Kingstown, RI – Daniel Famiglietti, a 60-year-old retired Providence police officer, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a drunken crash that resulted in the death of 53-year-old Linda Sherman, who was riding a tricycle. The tragic incident occurred on June 20, 2024, at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Boston Neck Road and Earle Drive in North Kingstown.
Details from the investigation revealed that Sherman was struck from behind by a Jeep driven by Famiglietti while she was traveling in the breakdown lane on her tricycle. Following the collision, Sherman was transported to Kent County Hospital in Warwick, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Before his sentencing, Famiglietti entered a plea of no contest to charges of driving under the influence resulting in death. In addition to his seven-year prison sentence, he received an eight-year suspended sentence with probation and was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. Famiglietti will also be required to undergo alcohol counseling and treatment as part of his sentencing.
Upon completion of his prison term, Famiglietti will face a five-year suspension of his driver’s license. Reports indicate that he had consumed several alcoholic beverages prior to the crash and failed all administered field sobriety tests. Although he refused a chemical blood test, investigators obtained a search warrant, leading to a blood draw approximately three hours after the accident. The results revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.097%, significantly over the legal limit of 0.08% in Rhode Island.
The Attorney General Peter F. Neronha emphasized the terrible impact of the incident on the family and friends of Linda Sherman and highlighted the long-lasting effects of such tragedies. Additionally, the North Kingstown Police Department received commendations for their comprehensive investigation into the case.
Famiglietti had retired from the Providence Police Department in early 2022, concluding a career in law enforcement. The circumstances surrounding the case not only encapsulate a personal tragedy but also underscore broader public safety concerns regarding impaired driving.
As families and friends of victims navigate the painful aftermath of such incidents, the legal repercussions for those found driving under the influence continue to be a focal point for community awareness and reform efforts aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future.
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- Patch: Retired Providence Cop Sentenced to 7 Years DUI Crash Killed Woman on Tricycle
- ABC6: Warwick Man Sentenced in Drunk Driving Incident that Killed Cyclist
- WPRI: DUI Suspect Arrested After Head-On North Providence Crash
- Turn to 10: North Kingstown Woman Sentenced to Prison for 2019 Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
- Wikipedia: Driving Under the Influence
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