Driver Arrested After Crash and Assault on Detective near I-95 in Providence

Incident Overview

A routine traffic attempt turned into a chaotic scene in Providence, Rhode Island, after a driver crashed near Interstate 95, physically assaulted a police detective, and attempted to flee before being taken into custody.

Key Details of the Event

• The Pursuit & Crash: Providence police attempted to pull over a vehicle involved in erratic driving. The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a brief pursuit before losing control of the vehicle. The car crashed near an on-ramp/exit along I-95 in Providence.

• The Assault on the Detective: Following the crash, a plainclothes Providence police detective approached the disabled vehicle to secure the scene and detain the suspect.

  • The driver exited the vehicle aggressively and punched the detective in the face/head during the encounter.

  • Additional responding officers and state troopers intervened quickly to sub-due the driver, preventing further assault or escape onto the highway.

• Arrest & Hospitalization:

  • The driver was taken into custody on the scene.

  • Both the injured detective and the suspect were evaluated for injuries resulting from the crash and physical altercation.

Expected & Pending Charges

The driver faces multiple criminal counts, including:

• Assault on a Police Officer / Felony Assault

• Resisting Arrest

• Eluding Law Enforcement / Reckless Driving

• Driving Without a License / Traffic Infractions

Status

• Local traffic on I-95 experienced temporary lane closures while state and local police cleared the crash site and processed evidence.

• The detective’s injuries were non-life-threatening. The case is under investigation by the Providence Police Department in coordination with Rhode Island State Police.

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