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Crash #1978440050 Crash #1978440050
Fatalities 1
State RHODE ISLAND
County WASHINGTON
City WESTERLY
Date June 28, 1978
Time 9:56 a.m.
Street Name 1 None
Street Name 2 None
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 0
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 4
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 4
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Other
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Unknown
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Unknown
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint None
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Front
At Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID None
EMS Notified Hour 10
EMS Notified Minute 1
EMS Arrived Hour 10
EMS Arrived Minute 11
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 60 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Serious Injury (A)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNot Reported
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Reported
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Reported
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 18 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Serious Injury (A)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNot Reported
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Reported
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Reported
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Person #2 in Vehicle #2 Person #2 in Vehicle #2
Age 18 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionSecond Seat, Left Side
Restraint System UseNot Reported
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Reported
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Reported
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathJune
Day of Death28
Year of Death1978
Hour of Death10
Minute of Death45
Lag Hours4
Lag Minutes32
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 17 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNot Reported
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Reported
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Reported
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Pontiac
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 2
Registration State Connecticut
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 2P47W6P129
Model Year 1976
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID None
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 50
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Unknown / Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Connecticut
Driver Zip Code None
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Unknown License Status
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Unknown
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Unknown Crash Type
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 3
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Pontiac
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 8
Registration State Connecticut
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 2Z69M3W152
Model Year 1973
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID None
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 50
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Unknown / Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Connecticut
Driver Zip Code None
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Unknown License Status
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Unknown
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 3
Month of Oldest Violation October
Year of Oldest Violation 1977
Month of Newest Violation May
Year of Newest Violation 1978
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Unknown Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008)
Driver Related Factor Driving on Wrong Side of Two-way Trafficway (Intentionally or Unintentionally)
Moving Violations Yes
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 4
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Buick/Opel
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 99
Registration State Connecticut
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 4T77B78702
Model Year 1977
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID None
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 50
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Unknown / Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Connecticut
Driver Zip Code None
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Unknown License Status
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Unknown
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation September
Year of Oldest Violation 1977
Month of Newest Violation September
Year of Newest Violation 1977
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Unknown Crash Type
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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