(WJAR) — A rollover crash closed portions of Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence on June 1, 2026, during the morning hours.
According to authorities, the driver may have experienced a medical episode or fallen asleep at the wheel prior to the incident. First responders from the East Providence Police Department arrived on the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. No other vehicles were involved, and no fatalities were reported. Roads were reopened around 8:45 a.m.
Witnesses observed a vehicle on its side, but the extent of the damage has not yet been confirmed. No citations were issued as the investigation continues.