Driver Who Escaped Cops After Crash Identified: Coventry Police

COVENTRY, RI — The Coventry Police identified the driver they say slipped away after crashing into another vehicle and then making a run for it.

David Anthony, 23, faces charges of duty to stop in an accident resulting in personal injury, reckless driving or eluding a law enforcement officer, driving after denial, suspension or revocation for certain violations, and obstructing an officer in execution of duty, police said.

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A Coventry officer attempted to pull over a pickup truck hauling a trailer on Route 117 Saturday but the driver sped away, according to police.

"Moments later, the truck collided with another westbound vehicle near Acres of Pine" Road, police said.

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The occupants of the rear-ended vehicle were extricated and taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, according to police.

The occupants were evaluated and released from care, police said.

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The driver of the pickup fled the crash on foot and remains at large, according to police.

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Anthony, a resident of Skunk Hill Road in Hope Valley, remains at large, police said.