Cheryl A. Willard, 50, killed in pedestrian collision on Dowling Village Boulevard in North Smithfield, Rhode Island
North Smithfield woman dies after she's struck trying to cross road
The operator of the vehicle was identified as Richard Roach, 31, of Lincoln. He has been charged with operating on a suspended license, operating on a suspended registration, operating without evidence of insurance, and operating with an expired inspection sticker, the police said.
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