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1 person killed in Rt 95 South crash

No word on the victim's identity

Updated: Thursday, 12 Jul 2012, 8:41 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 12 Jul 2012, 8:41 PM EDT

RICHMOND, R.I. (WPRI) - Police are investigating a fatal car crash happening in Richmond Thursday afternoon.

The crash happened on Route 95 South near Exit 3 around 1:30 p.m.

Authorities tell Eyewitness News that a car veered off the highway, crashed into the woods and became engulfed in flames.

The driver of the vehicle died as a result of the crash, police said.

The victim's identity has not been released.

No word on what caused the crash.

No other details are being released at this time.

Copyright WPRI 12


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