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Crash #1998440019 Crash #1998440019
Fatalities 1
State RHODE ISLAND
County WASHINGTON
City SOUTH KINGSTOWN
Date Feb. 20, 1998
Time 11:45 a.m.
Street Name 1 US-1
Street Name 2 None
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 0
Number of Vehicles in Transport 4
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 7
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 7
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing U.S. Highway
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Freeways and Expressways
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 0
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Front
At Intersection No
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 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 11
EMS Notified Minute 47
EMS Arrived Hour 11
EMS Arrived Minute 53
Arrived At Hospital Hour 12
Arrived at Hospital Minute 33
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 55 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 UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
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 ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death20
Year of Death1998
Hour of Death13
Minute of Death2
Lag Hours1
Lag Minutes17
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkYes
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 22 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 UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
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 WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 76 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityPossible Injury (C)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
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 WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #4 Person #1 in Vehicle #4
Age 43 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 UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
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 WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Person #2 in Vehicle #4 Person #2 in Vehicle #4
Age 43 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
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 WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Person #3 in Vehicle #4 Person #3 in Vehicle #4
Age 14 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityPossible Injury (C)
Seating PositionSecond Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
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 WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Person #4 in Vehicle #4 Person #4 in Vehicle #4
Age 10 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionSecond Seat, Left Side
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
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 WorkNot Aplicable
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 Chevrolet
Body Type Large Van - Includes Van-Based Buses
NCSA Model 461
Registration State Rhode Island
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1GCEG25K5RF1
Model Year 1994
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 00000000000
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 50
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Rollover/Overturn
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Rhode Island
Driver Zip Code 2886
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 64
Driver Weight 190
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, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
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 Improper Lane Usage
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 Ford
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 17
Registration State Rhode Island
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1FACP52UXMG2
Model Year 1991
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 00000000000
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 No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Rhode Island
Driver Zip Code 2907
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 65
Driver Weight 155
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 February
Year of Oldest Violation 1997
Month of Newest Violation October
Year of Newest Violation 1997
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
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 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Cadillac
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 14
Registration State Rhode Island
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1G6KS53B6MU8
Model Year 1991
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 00000000000
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 No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Rhode Island
Driver Zip Code 2911
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 70
Driver Weight 165
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, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
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 12 O'Clock
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Vehicle #4 Vehicle #4
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 4
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Oldsmobile
Body Type Station Wagon (Excluding Van- and Truck-Based)
NCSA Model 17
Registration State Rhode Island
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 2G3AM84N6L23
Model Year 1990
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 00000000000
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 No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Rhode Island
Driver Zip Code 2879
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 75
Driver Weight 195
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, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
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 Vehicle in Road
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
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