Bicyclist Elias “Joel” Velasquez Chavez, 40, killed in hit-and-run collision on West Main Road in Middletown, Rhode Island
Modified Date:
Sat, 06/13/2020 - 7:13amAccident Date:
Friday, May 22, 2020Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run in Middletown
Initial witness statements indicate a sedan, possibly white in color, struck the bicyclist and continued to travel south on West Main Road, police said.
Driver charged in deadly Middletown hit-and-run
Police said the car was found at a salvage yard in East Providence with damage consistent with the crash. Evidence collected at the scene also matched the Honda.
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Elias “Joel” Velasquez Chavez
Paul A. Gomes
Roadway:
West Main RoadCity:
Middletown, RICounty:
Newport County, RI
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