Driver charged after motorcycle rider seriously injured in crash on Route 114 – Fall River Reporter
Summary
Motorcycle Crash Rhode Island Today in Rhode Island: At just after 4:15 p.m., a motorcycle operator was seriously injured when struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Route 114 at the intersection of West Main Road and Stringham Road in Portsmouth. The motorist, 38‑year‑old Lesslie McDowell of Johnston, was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The motorcycle rider was transported by the Portsmouth Fire Department to Rhode Island Hospital. Police are continuing an investigation into the crash.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed motorcycle operator | Unknown | Injured |
| Lesslie McDowell | Driver | Unknown |
Original reporting
Driver charged after motorcycle rider seriously injured in crash on Route 114 – Fall River Reporter