State Police announce male pedestrian fatally injured on highway after being struck by 3 vehicles

State Police say that a man is dead after being found injured on a local highway.

According to Rhode Island State Police, at just before 8:45 p.m., on Tuesday, Troopers responded to multiple 911 calls for a crash involving a tow truck and a pedestrian in the first lane of travel on Route 295 Northbound in Cumberland.

Upon arrival, Troopers observed a man in the roadway with fatal injuries. The tow truck pulled over and remained on scene.

A preliminary investigation revealed the man was laying in the roadway prior to being struck by the tow truck, and then two other vehicles.

While the investigation is ongoing, no charges or citations have been issued to the operator of the tow truck or other vehicles involved. 

Troopers are currently working with the Medical Examiner’s Office to identify the deceased and notify a next of kin.