Woman charged with DUI after serious motorcycle crash

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
West Main and Stringham Roads
Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle, DUI

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Portsmouth Rhode Island in Portsmouth, Rhode Island: Portsmouth police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred just after 4 p.m. Friday in the area of West Main and Stringham Roads. A preliminary investigation showed that the operator of a motorcycle was turning left onto Stringham Road when they were struck by a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Lesslie McDowell, of Johnston. The motorcycle operator suffered serious injuries and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital. McDowell was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and the accident remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Lesslie McDowell Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Woman charged with DUI after serious motorcycle crash | WPRI.com

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