Johnston man facing DUI charge in Warwick crash ordered not to drive

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A Johnston man facing charges in a serious head-on crash in Warwick was ordered not to drive at his arraignment Thursday.

Ethan Mancini, 37, is charged with DUI — serious bodily injury and driving to endanger — serious bodily injury.

A Kent County District Court judge gave Mancini a $20,000 surety bail. He was ordered not to drive and to join an alcohol monitoring program.

Police said a Toyota Sienna minivan was heading south on Post Road around 8:30 p.m. when it crossed the double yellow lines and collided with a Toyota Camry.

Ethan Mancini, 37, of Johnston. (Warwick police)

Two women in the Camry were trapped inside when first responders arrived.

They were rushed to Rhode Island Hospital. One of the women underwent emergency surgery for life-threatening injuries.

Police said Mancini, the driver of the minivan, showed signs of impairment at the scene and was taken into custody.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call police at 401-468-4200.