ICE agents involved in crash in Providence, police say
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Federal immigration agents were involved in a crash on Chalkstone Avenue Tuesday, according to a Providence police spokesperson.
Providence police responded to a report of an accident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and a civilian vehicle around 12:45 p.m., the spokesperson said.
On scene at the corner of Chalkstone Ave and Raymond St in Providence. Providence Police confirm ICE agents were involved in a crash here. We are working to learn more. The area remains roped off because of a pole down. @ABC6 pic.twitter.com/LoOPZYzAIa
— Justin Pereira (@JPereiraNews) October 14, 2025
A utility pole was hit and brought down because of the crash.
Chalkstone Avenue at Raymond Street was blocked with police tape for the investigation.
Police said Wednesday there were no serious injuries in the crash.
No arrests were made and no summons were issued, police said.
According to a police crash report obtained by ABC6 News Wednesday, a witness reported the ICE vehicle did have its emergency lights on, but did not have emergency sirens activated when it traveled through a red light at the intersection.
A spokesperson for ICE has not responded to a request for comment.
UPDATE 10/15: This story has been updated with new information about injuries and the police accident report.
