Fugitive On The Loose Following Coventry Crash: Cops

The driver crashed while fleeing the law and then escaped on foot, police said.

Posted Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 11:22 am ET

COVENTRY, RI — A driver ran off after crashing his pickup into the back of another vehicle during a pursuit, police said.

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.

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.

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