CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — Flowers have been placed at the scene of a crash in Cumberland that claimed the lives of two people on Monday.
One of the victims was identified Tuesday as 25-year-old Sara J. Laboissonniere of Cumberland. The town’s police department said they’re still working to identify the second person killed, who was also female.
The crash happened Monday afternoon on Pine Swamp Road. Just beforehand, police said there was a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of West Wrentham Road. The fleeing suspect vehicle was then involved in the fatal crash.
Police confirmed the suspect vehicle was not the vehicle driven by Laboissonniere.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of these two victims,” Cumberland Police Chief Matthew Benson said. “It’s just sad sad circumstances, and we will get some answers.”
Laboissonniere’s friends stopped by the scene Tuesday to pay their respects. They told 12 News she lived in the area and worked as a personal trainer at a local gym. They also said she’ll be dearly missed, describing her as someone who lit up a room.
The two crashes remain under investigation.
