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Retired Trooper Charged in Fatal DUI Crash | Providence News
A retired state trooper, Thomas Reed, is facing multiple murder and DUI charges after a fatal crash on Route 879 where he allegedly drove drunk, killing a minivan driver and a motorcyclist—both victims died instantly, while a third passenger was critically injured. Reed, 55, initially downplayed his drinking but later admitted to consuming vodka before driving, with empty bottles found in his truck. The accident, which occurred at night, led to a full road closure and Reed’s arrest without bail. This tragedy underscores the deadly cost of impaired driving as the community mourns and the…
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