By Associated Press - Saturday, July 22, 2017

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island State Police are investigating a fiery car crash on Interstate 95 in Providence.

Troopers tell WPRI-TV (https://bit.ly/2tpMKby ) that a man was heading southbound early Saturday when he hit a guard rail near an exit. The vehicle burst into flames but the man was able to escape and wasn’t badly hurt.

Police couldn’t say if speed or alcohol are considered factors in the crash.



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Information from: WPRI-TV, https://www.wpri.com

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