Motorcycle rider in critical condition, car driver also injured in Rhode Island crash

Two people have been injured after a collision between a car and motorcycle.

According to police, on Wednesday just before 9:15 p.m., members of the Warwick Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Warwick Ave. and Edgehill Rd. for the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

The two vehicles involved in the crash were a silver Toyota Camry and a Honda CBR600 motorcycle.

It is believed that the motorcycle operator was traveling southbound on Warwick Ave. at a high rate of speed as he approached the intersection of Edgehill Rd. The female operator of the silver sedan was traveling northbound on Warwick Ave. and attempting to take a left-hand turn onto Edgehill Rd. as the motorcycle entered the intersection.

The male operator of the motorcycle was transported to Rhode Island Hospital by WFD Rescue personnel with a laceration to the head and other significant injuries. He is in critical condition despite wearing a helmet.

The female operator of the silver sedan was also transported to receive additional medical treatment for minor injuries received as a result of the crash.

Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the cause of this crash. Other factors are still being investigated.

Forward any additional information you may have to Sgt. Aaron Kay of the Warwick Police Department’s Traffic Division. Sergeant Aaron Kay can be reached at 1-401-468-4293 or aaron.kay@warwickri.gov