Tim Gillissie dies in fatal Newport pedestrian crash
Fatal Newport pedestrian crash death of Tim Gillissie – Obituary
Tim Gillissie, a 52-year-old resident of Newport, was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on Monday night. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. when Gillissie was crossing Broadway at Bedlow Avenue in a designated crosswalk.
Initial police reports suggest that Gillissie was hit by a vehicle operated by a 56-year-old local driver. Emergency responders from the Newport Fire Department quickly arrived at the scene and transported Gillissie to Rhode Island Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
Gillissie is remembered fondly by friends and loved ones as a cheerful and helpful person who had managed to turn his life around after past difficulties.
Berarducci Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center – Providence will handle the funeral arrangements. The Newport Police Department continues to investigate the accident. No criminal charges have been filed against the driver, who was cited for Right of Way in Crosswalk (first offense) and Operating without Evidence of Insurance.
Authorities are requesting that any witnesses or individuals with additional information contact the Newport Police Department at 401-847-1306.
Fatal Newport pedestrian crash death of Tim Gillissie – Obituary Tim Gillissie, a 52-year-old resident of Newport, was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on Monday night. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. when Gillissie was crossing Broadway at Bedlow Avenue in a designated crosswalk. Initial police reports suggest that Gillissie was hit by…
Fatal Newport pedestrian crash death of Tim Gillissie – Obituary Tim Gillissie, a 52-year-old resident of Newport, was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident on Monday night. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. when Gillissie was crossing Broadway at Bedlow Avenue in a designated crosswalk. Initial police reports suggest that Gillissie was hit by…