Woman Arrested for DUI Following Serious Motorcycle Accident in Warwick
ICARO Media Group
A tragic motorcycle accident occurred late Saturday night on West Shore Road in Warwick, resulting in severe injuries and the subsequent arrest of a 45-year-old woman from Johnston. The incident unfolded when a collision between a SUV and a motorcycle took place, prompting immediate police response.
According to eyewitnesses, the motorcyclist, a 43-year-old man whose identity remains undisclosed, was run over by the SUV and left injured on the ground. Warwick Police officers arrived at the scene to find the victim conscious but suffering from a traumatic head injury and profuse bleeding. Emergency medical services swiftly provided critical aid before transporting him to Rhode Island Hospital, where he is currently in critical condition.
The driver of the SUV, later identified as Carrie Lyn White, had fled the accident scene prior to law enforcement's arrival. However, the eyewitness accounts helped officers track down both the driver and the heavily damaged SUV a short distance away. Suspicions of impairment led the authorities to preclude that White was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
White, a 45-year-old resident of Johnston, was promptly taken into custody and transferred to the Warwick Police Department for processing. She now faces multiple charges, including DUI resulting in serious bodily injury, duty to stop resulting in serious bodily injury, driving to endanger resulting in serious bodily injury, and DUI with a blood alcohol content of .15 or greater.
The Warwick Police Traffic Units' Accident Reconstruction Team is currently investigating the details of the incident, bringing expertise to the table to determine the exact circumstances and causes of the accident. Rhode Island Hospital is closely monitoring the victim's condition, with medical staff working diligently to ensure his recovery from non-life-threatening injuries.
As the investigation continues, authorities remind the public of the grave consequences of driving under the influence and the importance of responsible behavior on the road.