EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man is critically injured after a Corvette split in half during a crash on Metacomet Avenue early Wednesday morning.
The collision occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m., according to East Providence Police.
The driver, the owner of a local tattoo business, was found underneath the vehicle and transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Witnesses reported extensive debris across the road, with parts of the Corvette separated on either side of Metacomet Avenue. Blood was still visible at the scene hours after the incident.
No fatalities were confirmed; however, police initially suggested otherwise, later retracting the statement due to miscommunication.
East Providence police continue to investigate the crash, and have not disclosed the driver’s identity or the specific cause of the accident.
Local residents expressed concerns about speeding on Metacomet Avenue, noting they had not seen a crash of this magnitude previously.
Authorities have not indicated if any charges will be filed regarding the incident. Lane closures were reported as emergency services managed the scene.