Date Published:2023-12-11

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Passenger killed when driver crashes while eluding police in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – According to WJAR, one person died when a driver crashed at Veterans Memorial Pkwy and Crown Ave while fleeing from police on Sunday.

Officers saw a suspicious white Kia driven by Chaz Gagnon, 20, in the parking lot of Bullocks Point Village apartment complex. Gagnon gave the officers a false name before speeding away. Heavy fog prevented the police from pursuing.

Gagnon eventually crashed. Rescue crews transported him and a female passenger to an area hospital with serious injuries, where the female died.

Authorities have charged Gagnon with reckless driving to elude police and driving to endanger, resulting in death.

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Written By: Ronald J. Resmini

Last Updated: 2023-12-11