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Accident Cleared With Patient Refusal in Newport

Accident Cleared With Patient Refusal in Newport

This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.

At 20:13 on Thursday evening, Newport Police cleared units from the scene of a motor vehicle accident. According to radio communications, responding officers reported that the person involved in the crash refused medical transport. The scene was fully cleared shortly after the refusal was documented. Newport Police have not released further information regarding the location or cause of the accident. No citations or charges have been reported at this time. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Photo: Michael Glazier via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.

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