MA Man Dies In Crash During Snowstorm In Smithfield

SMITHFIELD, RI — A Massachusetts man died in a crash on Interstate 295 in Smithfield during Sunday's winter storm, after losing control of his pickup truck and striking a tree, Rhode Island State Police said.

Around 4:20 p.m., State Police and officers and fire officials from Smithfield were called to I-295 southbound, about 500 feet south of the George Washington Highway overpass. Emergency officials found a Ford Ranger pickup truck and learned the driver lost control, traveled through the soft shoulder, entered the woods, and hit a tree.

State Police identified the driver as Anthony Manieri, 56, of North Attleboro. Emergency officials ruled Manieri dead at the scene.

Any witnesses are asked to call Rhode Island State Police Headquarters at 401-444-1000.

State Police said they investigated 54 motor vehicle crashes during the storm and assisted 27 disabled cars.