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Rina I. Beaulieu was killed and her husband, Alphonse R. Beaulieu, was seriously injured after the Rhode Island couple's motorcycle was hit by a car in Virginia.

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RI woman killed in motorcycle crash

One dead, four injured in 2-vehicle accident

Updated: Tuesday, 24 Jul 2012, 5:47 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 24 Jul 2012, 7:45 AM EDT

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WPRI) - A North Smithfield woman was killed and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Virginia over the weekend.

According to Virginia State Police, a Dodge Neon failed to stop at a posted stop sign and collided with a Honda motorcycle. It happened in Nelson County, Virginia at 3:51 p.m. Sunday.

The driver of the motorcycle, Alphonse R. Beaulieu, 76, of North Smithfield is currently being treated at a Virginia hospital for life-threatening injuries. His wife and passenger, Rina I. Beaulieu, 75, died at the scene.

Police said both were wearing helmets.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police said alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

Charges related to the accident are pending.

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