Family rallies around injured Portsmouth motorcyclist
Summary
Motorcycle Crash Portsmouth Rhode Island in Portsmouth, Rhode Island: A 65-year-old Portsmouth motorcyclist, Mark Smith, suffered serious injuries in a crash on June 19 at the intersection of West Main and Stringham roads in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Police said Smith was turning left from Stringham Road onto West Main Road when his motorcycle was struck by a southbound vehicle driven by Lesslie McDowell, 38, of Johnston. McDowell was arrested and charged with driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury. Smith was transported by Portsmouth Fire Department personnel to Rhode Island Hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Smith | Driver | Hospitalized |
| Lesslie McDowell | Unknown | Unknown |