An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed in a 2023 hit-and-run crash in Providence, RI. 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, though specific details about the exact location and time of the crash have not been released. The pedestrian succumbed to injuries sustained during the collision.
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 crash occurred in 2023 in Providence, Rhode Island, involving a pedestrian and a vehicle driven by a local woman. The pedestrian, an 85-year-old, was fatally injured in the collision. Specific details regarding the sequence of events leading to the crash have not been disclosed in available reports.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, but detailed information about their actions or the agencies involved has not been provided. The driver left the scene of the crash, which led to a hit-and-run investigation.
The Providence woman involved in the crash has since been sentenced, although the nature of the sentence and any legal proceedings have not been detailed in the reports.
People Involved
The crash involved an 85-year-old pedestrian who was fatally injured. The name of the pedestrian has not been released by authorities. The driver, described as a Providence woman, has been sentenced in connection with the incident. Further details about her identity or age have not been provided.