DUI suspect charged in deadly crash in Providence ordered not to drive
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A man has been arrested after police said he struck and killed a pedestrian.
Kevin Gallagher, Jr. was charged with driving under the influence death resulting and driving to endanger as well as numerous traffic violations.
Providence Police said they responded to North Main and Randall Street for pedestrian struck last night.
Officials said they responded to the area around 1 a.m.
Upon arrival, police observed a motor vehicle mounted on the grass island after that vehicle apparently struck the victim, David Lynch, through the intersection.
The vehicle’s operator allegedly remained on scene and police conducted Standard Field Sobriety Tests, which he failed.
The judge set Gallagher’s bail at $30,000 and ordered him not to drive a car and to see a doctor for an evaluation.
In a Tweet, Providence City Council Councilor shared the news about the crash.
I am so sorry and also furious to share that a neighbor of ours was struck and killed while standing in the median strip on North Main this morning.
It appears the person driving the vehicle that hit our neighbor was intoxicated and has already been apprehended.
— Sue A (@AnderBois) May 30, 2024
Gallagher’s next court date is set for June 13.
