Donald Ritter, 83, killed in pedestrian collision with teen driver on Broadway in Newport, Rhode Island
83-year-old man dies after being struck on crosswalk
Police say Donald Ritter was using the crosswalk on Broadway at Caleb Earl street when a 17-year-old boy from Jamestown hit him on February 8th
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When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
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