Police end pursuit of impaired driver in East Greenwich
TrafficPolice chased a silver BMW suspected of impaired driving. The chase ended, but the car was later involved in a hit-and-run crash. The incident took place on Route 4 near Frenchtown Road.
Audio|Source: Rhode Island Intercity Police and Fire
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Transcript:
State Valley to East Greenwich over the inner city. East Branch, up. State Valley to East Greenwich over the inner city. We just had a trooper in pursuit[1] of a possible impaired drop operator. They're going to be a silver DEM deadline like from Iowa overall. They're going to be in a silver BMW. Virginia registration, (name withheld). Again, that's (name withheld). Our troop had terminated on division, inbound into your city. That occur on Route 4 or 95. Sir, it took place on 95. They took exit 9, took a right on Division, into your town, and they also just took, they just went onto Main Street in your city. Definitely, thank you, sir. I'll give it to my cars. Took a left onto Main Street from Division. Police to State Whitford, on the city. State's on. Sir, I'm getting reported over in the accident. Four northbound. Seems to be a hit and run[2]. Suspect vehicle is a small black vehicle of heavy bumper and possible tire damage. Four northbound written area of Frenchtown Road, a victim vehicle should still be in that area. That's correct. We have that. Thank you. It's going to be four northbound just before the lane change at the detail.
Police codes explained
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[1]
pursuit: Police pursuit
[2]
hit and run: Vehicle leaving the scene of an accident
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Location mentioned:
Near Frenchtown Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818
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