The Barrington Police Department identified the two victims of a car crash that happened Saturday morning in the southbound lane of the Wampanoag Trail, just past the East Providence / Barrington line.

The male driver of the car was Yusbel Rivero Hernandez, 33, a resident of Pawtucket. The female passenger was Adiena A. Pupo Quile, 23, a resident of Providence.

Police were alerted to the accident at 8:13 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, from the E 911 center of an “accident with possible injuries.” Barrington Police and Barrington Fire Department personnel responded and found a single car off the roadway in the woods. The vehicle sustained heavy damage. Both occupants were transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. 

Both of the victims were using seat belts. Investigators have determined that speed appears to be a factor. Barrington Police accident reconstruction officers and detectives are investigating.

In a statement released Monday evening, Barrington Police said they actively patrol the Wampanoag Trail to deter speeding, and they will be increasing those efforts.

Per the statement: “In the last six months (June 2023 to December 2023) the Barrington Police Department has issued 208 speeding violations and 367 verbal warnings for speeding on Wampanoag Trail and parts of County Road (East Providence line to County Road and Sullivan Terrace). In order to continue to reduce speeds on the Trail, the Department will be adding one additional speed patrol, which is supported by grant funding.”