24-year-old Rhode Island man dies after being hit by vehicle while walking in area of crosswalk, remembered as nice and friendly

A Rhode Island man has died after injuries sustained in a vehicle versus pedestrian collision.

According to Police Chief Matthew Benson, on Tuesday afternoon, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Cumberland Police Department was alerted to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Mendon Road and Highland Corporate Drive where a pedestrian had been struck.

The pedestrian, later identified as 24-year-old Joseph Arribas from Cumberland, had been crossing Highland Corporate Drive in the area of the crosswalk when he was struck by an automobile travelling through the intersection from Route 99 onto Highland Corporate Drive. The driver in the crash remained on scene, as did a couple of witnesses to assist. 

Arribas was provided with medical aid by Cumberland Emergency Medical Services personnel and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the motor vehicle was cooperative with Cumberland Police and did not require medical care while on scene.

Tragically, Arribas succumbed to his injuries overnight on Wednesday and ultimately passed away as a result.

Several people who stated that they knew Arribas called him as a nice and friendly guy.

At this time, the crash remains under investigation with Cumberland Police accident reconstruction officers and Detectives.

Chief Benson offered, “On behalf of the Cumberland Police Department, I offer my deepest condolences to Mr. Arribas’ family, friends, and loved ones. I would also like to acknowledge the Cumberland EMS personnel on scene for their tremendous efforts providing urgent medical care to the victim in this crash.”