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Friday, May 3, 2013

Canton Man Dies in Rhode Island Car Crash

The man drove off the left side of an exit ramp through a patch of grass before the vehicle rolled over onto the driver's side on Route 95 in Warwick, Rhode Island, according to police.

Rhode Island State Police said a Canton man died late Wednesday night after suffering injuries from a car accident on Route 95. RISP received several 9-1-1 calls around 11:10 p.m. on May 1 about a serious motor vehicle crash at the off-ramp of Route 95 and Route 113 in Warwick R.I. According to police, Edwin A. McDaid, 46, of 24 Forge Pond in Canton, was driving a 2012 Jeep on Route 95 south and attempted to exit onto Route 113 at Exit 12A in Warwick.  McDaid drove off the left side of the ramp through a patch of grass before rolling over onto the driver's side of the vehicle. "The investigation revealed that the operator was not wearing a seat belt, which caused him to be ejected through the sunroof of the vehicle," police said in a …

Monday, November 19, 2012

Traffic Enforcement Ramps Up During Holiday Season

Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.

The holidays are upon us, and many residents will be traveling this week to see family and friends all across New England.  State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham to explain their C.A.R.E program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make sure they are being safe and …

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