COVENTRY, R.I. — One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Harkney Hill Road, police said.
The collision occurred at approximately 4:19 p.m. near the intersection with Camp Westwood Road, according to authorities.
Each vehicle involved had a single occupant, Coventry police confirmed.
Firefighters conducted lifesaving measures on one driver, who was transported to Kent County Hospital but later pronounced dead. Authorities identified the deceased driver as 21 years old.
The second driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
Coventry police are conducting an investigation into the incident, with assistance from the Coventry Police Accident Reconstruction Team.
No further details regarding lane closures or tows were immediately available.
Story updated at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening.