Injured victims in Cranston crash ID'd

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - Cranston Police have released the idenitites of two victims injured in a car crash on Saturday, February 7th.The victims are 24 year-old, Joseph Mockler, and 21 year-old, Sara Bechter, both of Warwick.

Three people were also killed in the car crash. The deceased are identified as 20-year-old Connor Young of Cranston, 19-year-old Richard Elliot of Warwick, both died shortly after the accident.

A third male passenger, 22-year-old Christopher Athaide, died a short time later at Rhode Island Hospital. Two juveniles who have not been identified by police are listed in serious condition at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

Two juveniles who have not been identified are listed in serious condition at Hasbro Children's Hospital.

The crash occurred at 11:37 p.m. Saturday on Elmwood Ave. and Fourth Avenue. A preliminary investigation by police revealed that a 2005 white Pontiac G6 was traveling south bound on Elmwood Avenue when its driver lost control and the car crossed the double yellow line, into the north bound lanes in the area of Fourth Avenue.

After crossing into the north bound lanes the car was struck by a 1994 Ford Thunder Bird which was traveling north bound on Elmwood Avenue.

Police say a third car is now being investigated in the crash.