UPDATE: Coventry police release details of vehicle involved in hit-and-run

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Police blocked a highway in Coventry after two paramedics were struck on May 29, 2024. (WLNE)

COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — The Coventry Police Department are asking the public’s help in locating the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured two paramedics last week. 

On May 29, the Western Coventry Fire Department responded to a medical emergency on Victory Highway.

As members were exiting, a vehicle passed and struck two paramedics and the fire engine.

In result, both paramedics were taken to the hospital.

The vehicle is described as a 2019-2023 Chrysler minivan with front passenger side damage, specifically the passenger side view mirror.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the case detective at 401-822-9194 or you can email tips to tips@coventrypd.org.

Information can be kept anonymous.

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