Motorcyclist Thomas Hug, dead, and driver Hunter Stephenson, 18, taken into custody for alleged DUI on Route 1 in Charlestown, Rhode Island
Police: 17-year-old in custody after fatal motorcycle crash
According to Lt. Patrick McMahon of the Charlestown Police Department, the crash happened just after 4 p.m. in the area of Post and Tamanaco Roads. Police said a car was traveling southbound when it crossed the center median and struck a motorcycle.
Police said the operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified, but police said he is approximately 21-years-old.
Teen suspect charged as an adult in fatal DUI crash
Stephenson, who turns 18 in December, is charged with DUI – death resulting, driving to endanger – death resulting, and possession of alcohol by a minor, along with numerous motor vehicle violations, including speeding.
Man gets 7 years in prison in crash that killed motorcyclist
A Rhode Island man authorities say was drunk when he crashed his car into a motorcycle in 2016, killing the operator, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
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