Cranston Man Crashed Into And Killed Woman Walking On Scituate Avenue: Cops

CRANSTON, RI — A Cranston man crashed his pickup into a woman walking along Scituate Avenue early Sunday morning, killing her, police said.

Richard D'Amico, 30, was charged with duty to stop in an accident resulting in death in connection with the 4:15 a.m. fatality, the Cranston Police Department said in a media release.

"The victim has not yet been positively identified pending further investigation and notification of next of kin," the release said.

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An Amazon worker found the woman, who had suffered "catastrophic injuries," on Scituate Avenue near Amy Drive and "immediately contacted 911", according to the release.

"Despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene by the Cranston Fire Department at 4:23 a.m.," the release said.

Crash reconstructionists determined the woman was knocked about 42 feet from the point of impact, according to the release.

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About an hour after the woman was struck and killed, a "Cranston resident arrived at the scene and spoke with investigators," the release said.

This resident informed police that D'Amico "told him he was traveling on Scituate Avenue during the early morning hours and believed he had struck something with his vehicle, possibly a deer or an object," according to the release. "The vehicle involved was identified as a 2023 Toyota Tacoma registered in Rhode Island."

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Officers found the Tacoma at D'Amico's Sophia Drive home and noticed damage to the pickup truck "consistent with the evidence found at the crash scene and a pedestrian strike," the release said.

"As part of the investigation, police reviewed license plate reader data recorded in the area,
examined physical evidence, and conducted interviews," the release said. "Based on the totality of the evidence, investigators determined that the vehicle was involved in the fatal crash and failed to stop."

D'Amico failed to call 911 or report the crash to the Cranston Police Department, according to the release.

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Police obtained a warrant for D'Amico's arrest and a related search warrant, the release said.

D'Amico surrendered to police about 7 p.m. Monday. He was arraigned and released on $5,000 surety bail.

D'Amico is scheduled to appear in court April 1.

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