Fiery Overnight Crash Claims Three Lives | Patch PM

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at the headlines you might have missed in Rhode Island today.

Today's top story

Three people were killed in a crash on Interstate 95 South early Tuesday morning, Rhode Island State Police said. The driver was speeding when the vehicle veered off the road near Exit 8and crashed into a tree, bursting into flames.

The driver and both passengers were declared dead at the scene, and taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for identification using dental records.

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Tuesday's other headlines

• Open Road Tolling Lanes To Close For Newport Bridge Transition: During the changeover to all-electronic tolling, the open-road tolling lanes will close from Oct. 14 to 28.
• Student Hit By Car At East Greenwich Hugh School: The student was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
• DEM Officer Credited With Saving Fisherman's Life: Josh Beuth was the first to arrive and conduct CPR, getting a weak pulse before other first responders arrived.
• Warwick Named Among The Country's Top-10 Safest Cities: WalletHub: Both Providence and Warwick made the list of the safest cities in America, according to a new WalletHub ranking.