COVENTRY, R.I. — September 22, 2023, 4:55 p.m. One person died in a two-vehicle collision on Harkney Hill Road near Whaley Hollow Road.
According to Coventry Police, the crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m., prompting officials to close off the area for investigation. Drivers are advised to avoid the vicinity as emergency responders work at the scene.
Witnesses reported that each vehicle contained one occupant. A 21-year-old driver was transported to Kent County Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The second driver was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash. An active investigation is ongoing.