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Crash #1978443039 Crash #1978443039
Fatalities 1
State RHODE ISLAND
County PROVIDENCE
City EAST PROVIDENCE
Date May 4, 1978
Time 4:59 p.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 3
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 3
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing State Highway
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-Rear
At Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Junction Driveway Access
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 0
EMS Notified Minute 0
EMS Arrived Hour 0
EMS Arrived Minute 0
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 19 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
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 Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathMay
Day of Death4
Year of Death1978
Hour of Death16
Minute of Death59
Lag Hours12
Lag Minutes5
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 30 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
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 ByNot Transported for Treatment
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 #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 73 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
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 ByNot Transported for Treatment
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 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Kia
Body Type Two Wheel Motorcycle (excluding motor scooters)
NCSA Model 75
Registration State Rhode Island
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN KZ650D0009
Model Year 1978
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 25
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 Rhode Island
Driver Zip Code None
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Not Licensed
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 2
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation July
Year of Oldest Violation 1977
Month of Newest Violation September
Year of Newest Violation 1977
Speeding Related Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
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 Following Improperly
Driver Related Factor Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner
Driver Related Factor Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008)
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Chevrolet
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 1
Registration State Rhode Island
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 1W27M8B431
Model Year 1978
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 25
Travel Speed 0
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 7 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Minor Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Unknown / Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Rhode Island
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 Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
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 Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
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 7 O'Clock
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Buick/Opel
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 1
Registration State Rhode Island
Registered Vehicle Owner Unknown
VIN 4E37C5G117
Model Year 1975
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 25
Travel Speed 25
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point Undercarriage
Extent of Damage No Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Unknown / Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Rhode Island
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 Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
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 Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
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 Undercarriage
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