Driver charged after motorcycle rider seriously injured in crash on Route 114 – Fall River Reporter

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Rhode Island
intersection of West Main Road (Route 114) and Stringham Road
Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle, DUI, Fire

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

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