Traffic & Transit
Smithfield Woman Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Hit-And-Run Crash
Police say the victim, Aliana Ciaccirellii, 25, of Smithfield, fell off her bicycle, causing her to get hit by a tractor-trailer.
SMITHFIELD, RI — A woman died Monday night after she was hit by a tractor-trailer, according to Smithfield police.
Police said the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on Pleasant View Avenue near Swan Road. According to police, the victim, Aliana Ciaccirellii, 25, of Smithfield, fell off her bicycle, causing her to get hit.
The truck driver did not stop after hitting the victim, according to police.
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Police said they are searching for a light-colored day cab/tractor-trailer combination that was in the area around the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to call Smithfield police at 401-231-2500.
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