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Multiple Vehicle Collisions Reported on State and Ferry Roads
Police log details December incidents in this town. Mrs. Catherine Hornby 62 at 35 Shore Road collided at the last meter on State Street with Ann Carreiro 25 as Carreiro turned west on State Street. Hornby’s car had no damage while Carreiro’s right front fender was slightly damaged. William Pike 18 of Smith Avenue skidded on Hope Street after passing a car, mounted a curb, and hit a stone wall at Elm Farm, damaging the rear of his car and knocking down about seven feet of the wall. December 11 James Serpa 17 of 69 Richmond Street was southbound on Ferry Road when passing a garbage truck that pulled left, forcing Serpa to climb the center island. truck did not stop but bridge tenders said they would notify the driver. Serpa’s car front end was damaged and towed. December 13 Sandra Drew 17 of Buttonwood Drive Cranston sideswiped a parked car on State Street, distracted by six passengers, then struck another parked car and stopped. All three cars towed. Shirley Gosselin sustained scrapes to both legs and will seek medical care.