Central Falls man dies in Christmas Eve car accident

By: Melissa Randall

mrandall@abc6.com

Twitter: @MelissaARandall

(UPDATE 11:15 AM)

Police have identified the Central Falls man killed following a car accident on Christmas Eve as Darrell Reilly, 56. The incident happened on Higginson Avenue in Lincoln.

Police say the man was thrown from the vehicle after it crashed through a fence. Reilly was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police believe the vehicle may also be connected to a hit and run accident in Pawtucket.

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