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Massachusetts man gets multiple charges in deadly crash

About 10:00 this morning, Houston Smith was arraigned in his hospital bed at Rhode Island Hospital on charges stemming from the fatal accident.

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About 10:00 this morning, Houston Smith,20, was arraigned in his hospital bed at Rhode Island Hospital on charges stemming from the fatal accident on West Main Road in Portsmouth.

Houston has been charged with two counts of driving under the influence, death resulting, transportation of alcohol  by a minor, and possession of marijuana under one once. Houston was released on $50,000 personal recognizance with a court date scheduled for November 30th in Newport.

The two occupants who later died as a result of their injuries in the accident are identified as 90 year old Dina Occhi of Portsmouth and 59 year old Theodore White of Little Compton. The driver of the vehicle, 58 year old Mary Ann White is still hospitalized due to her injuries.

The investigation is still ongoing and police are asking any witnesses to contact the Portsmouth Detective Division at 401-683-0994 or the general line at 401-683-0300 with any information.

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