An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit and run crash in Providence. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
PROVIDENCE, RI - December 3, 2025
A Providence woman has been sentenced in connection with a fatal hit and run crash that occurred in 2023, resulting in the death of an 85-year-old pedestrian. The incident took place in Providence, Rhode Island, although specific details about the crash location and time were not provided. The pedestrian succumbed to their injuries, and the driver has now been sentenced.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: Not specified
- Location: Providence, RI
- Type of crash: Hit and run
- Vehicles involved: Not specified
- Injuries / fatalities: 1 fatality (85-year-old pedestrian)
- Responding agencies: Not specified
- Source(s): The Boston Globe
Crash Overview
The fatal hit and run crash occurred in 2023 in Providence, Rhode Island, involving a pedestrian and a driver. The pedestrian, an 85-year-old individual, was struck and killed. Specific details regarding the sequence of events, such as the exact location and time of the crash, have not been disclosed.
Emergency response details, including which agencies responded to the scene, have not been released. The driver involved in the crash, a woman from Providence, has been sentenced, although the nature of the sentence was not specified in the available reports.
People Involved
The crash involved an 85-year-old pedestrian who was fatally injured. The driver, identified as a woman from Providence, has been sentenced in connection with the incident. Authorities have not released the names of those involved.