Jacob Crenshaw Obituary News – Car Accident: One dead, two injured in East Providence car accident.
According to East Providence Police in a media release, officers responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle crash on Pawtucket Avenue near the intersection of Catlin Avenue just before 8:00 pm on Friday night.
According to police, responding officers identified two cars involved, a Subaru in the roadway and a Nissan in the front lawn of a residence on Pawtucket Avenue. The two operators and one passenger involved in the crash were all transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
The passenger inside the Nissan was identified as 24 year-old Jacob Crenshaw, from Pawtucket.
Jacob was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Jacob’s brother, 27 year-old Andrew Crenshaw also from Pawtucket, sustained serious injuries and was last listed in critical condition, police said.
A 22 year-old from Providence was the operator Subaru and was listed in stable condition at last check.
The East Providence Police Department’s Traffic and Crash Reconstruction Unit along with detectives are investigating the crash.
According to police, the preliminary investigation and witness reports indicate speed was a factor in the crash.
There are no charges as of this time.
Investigation is ongoing.
