Tragic River Crash Claims Three Lives | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

A car carrying a mother, her two-year-old daughter, and her mother plunged into the Seekonk River in a terrifying crash witnessed by jet skier Jaheim Sambola, who tried to help but watched helplessly as the vehicle sank. First responders raced to the scene after a bystander called 911, launching a multi-day search that ended with the car recovered by a tow truck. Investigators believe the crash occurred during a driving lesson, and the vehicle was in good condition. Sambola, deeply shaken, paid tribute at the pier with flowers and a teddy bear, vowing to return each year. The community…