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Homeless veteran dies from injuries sustained in Providence hit-and-run crash

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A local homeless veteran has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian crash, family members say.

According to his brother Michael, 57-year-old Eddie English passed away Tuesday evening at 7:45 p.m.

Michael stated that his brother was hit on the corner of Rochambeau Avenue and North Main Street in Providence on New Year’s Eve night at 7:20 p.m.

English was transported to Rhode Island Hospital before succumbing to his injuries.

Providence Police are still looking for a suspect.

The car in question is possibly a dark colored SUV, possibly a Jeep Commander, with a Georgia dealer plate and likely front-end damage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Providence Police Department Traffic Bureau at (401) 523-2930.

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