American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dead at 92 after parking lot car accident

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
East Providence, Rhode Island
supermarket parking lot
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash East Providence Rhode Island in East Providence, Rhode Island: Gordon S. Wood, 92, was struck by a car in a supermarket parking lot in East Providence, Rhode Island, and died the same day. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 8, 2026.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Gordon S. Wood Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

American Revolution historian Gordon S. Wood dead at 92 after parking lot car accident

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