Executive Summary
- A fatal single-vehicle crash is under investigation in Cumberland, Rhode Island, after occurring on the night of November 11.
- The incident was reported around 11:15 p.m. on West Wrentham Road, where first responders found a vehicle engulfed in flames.
- The sole occupant of the car was trapped inside and was pronounced dead at the scene after the fire was extinguished by emergency crews.
CUMBERLAND, R.I. — The Cumberland Police Department is conducting an investigation into a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred late Saturday, November 11. The incident, which took place on West Wrentham Road, resulted in the death of the car’s occupant.
According to a statement from law enforcement, the crash was reported at approximately 11:15 p.m. First responders arrived at the scene to find the vehicle on fire with the driver trapped inside.
After emergency crews extinguished the fire, the occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification.
The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by the Cumberland Police Department. Authorities have not released any further information regarding the circumstances of the incident.