Providence police arrest suspect in fatal hit-and-run

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence police have nabbed the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run, where a motorcyclist was dragged several blocks before the car took off.

Police found the minivan involved in the crash and now the suspect is expected to face a judge.

Officials arrested 69-year-old Mustafa Lynch of Providence.

The 69-year-old is charged with leaving the scene of an accident death resulting.

Police say that on Saturday night Lynch was driving on Manton Avenue when he hit 18-year-old Christopher Lucero on his motorcycle, dragging him for several blocks for roughly half a mile.

Friends tell ABC6 News he had just recently gotten his motorcycle license.

ABC6 News has been told that additional charges could be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

Family and friends are collecting donations to help cover Lucero’s funeral and other expenses. To donate, click here and here.

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