Trial to begin for woman accused in 2022 hit-and-run case

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Opening statements are expected to begin in the trial of a woman who is accused of helping her boyfriend flee the scene after allegedly hitting someone with his car.

17-year-old Olivia Passaretti was killed in a hit-and-run on I-95 South in Warwick on New Year’s Day in 2022.

“2 years 8 months ago, these people took my whole world and destroyed a family. It’s time… we are ready,” her mother, Janine-Passaretti-Molloy told ABC 6.

“Nothing brings her back. This is only part one. We’re still waiting for the monster who drove her off the road at 100 mph… his trial should be coming,” she said.

Passaretti’s parents outside the courtroom on Monday, July 30. (WLNE)

Alicia Peckham was charged with duty to stop in accident resulting in death, obstruction, and harboring a criminal, after allegedly picking up her boyfriend, Aramis Segura.

Segura was seen by good Samaritans getting out of his mangled car, and walking into the walls to allegedly call Peckham to pick him up from the crash.

They both have pled not guilty.

Segura’s trial is set for August.