State Road car crash sends pedestrian to hospital

Nov 26, 2016

A 59-year-old pedestrian was sent to the hospital on November 25 after being struck by a car on State Road.

Jeffrey Paquette of Tiverton was transported to Rhode Island Hospital after being struck by a 1998 Lexus at approximately 5 p.m. near the Moby Dick Motel, according to police. He is currently in good condition, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

Police identified the 36-year-old operator as Kalen Santos of New Bedford.

The Dartmouth Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting with the investigation.