A 56-year-old man suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon after a crash involving a car and a moped in Providence, and he had to be given CPR at the scene. Police converged on the intersection of Broad and Moore streets at around 3 p.m. to find the man, who had been riding the moped, in serious condition.
The man was operating the moped at the time of the crash and received CPR on scene, according to WJAR. The outlet reported that Providence police responded to the Broad and Moore streets intersection at approximately 3 p.m. Friday after the crash was reported.
Traffic Unit Takes Over the Investigation
The Providence Police Department's Traffic Unit is now investigating the crash, per the same report. No information has been released identifying the driver of the car involved, and the cause of the crash, roadway conditions, and whether speed or impairment played any role have not been determined in the available reporting.
It's also not yet known what hospital treated the injured man, what his current condition is, or whether anyone else was hurt in the crash. No arrests, citations, or charges connected to the collision have been reported.
A Dangerous Stretch for Riders Statewide
The crash adds to a string of serious moped and motorcycle incidents tracked across Rhode Island. State transportation data cited by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation shows Providence County recorded the highest number of motorcycle fatalities in the state in 2025, with seven deaths, compared with two in Newport County and one in Kent County. That same data pegged the average age of those killed at 29, with victims ranging from 22 to 52 years old.
No further details about Friday's crash at Broad and Moore streets have been released as the Traffic Unit's investigation continues. Hoodline will update this story as more information becomes available.
