19-year-old ejected after fiery crash in Tiverton heavily damages vehicle

TIVERTON RI – A local teen was injured early this morning in a serious crash.

According to Captain Michael Miguel, just before 1:00 a.m., Officers of the Tiverton Police Department responded to the area of Fish Road and Hooper Street for a report of a roll over motor vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, officers found a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon heavily damaged and on fire. Officers also
found the male operator and sole occupant had been ejected from the vehicle. Officers pulled the male away from the burning vehicle and provided emergency first aid until rescue personnel arrived.

The operator of the vehicle was later identified as Owen Sullivan, 19, of Tiverton.

Photo courtesy of Tiverton PD

Tiverton Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and transported Sullivan to Rhode Island Hospital where he is in critical condition.

Preliminary investigation revealed Sullivan was travelling south on Fish Road when his vehicle left the lane of travel and crossed into the northbound lane in the area of Bears Den Rd. The vehicle then collided with a large rock on the east side of the roadway, causing the vehicle to become airborne. The vehicle rolled over multiple times, travelling a distance of approximately 370 feet. The vehicle came to rest on Fish Road just south of Hooper Street.

Tiverton Police Detectives and members of the Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene.

At this time, speed appears to be a contributing factor. The accident remains under investigation.

If you have any information about this accident, contact Officer Jack Barter jbarter@tivertonpoliceri.com or Officer Nicole Beauvais nbeauvais@tivertonpoliceri.co