Warwick , RI : Two Pepole were seriouly injured after their vehicle struck a utility pole on East Avenue on midnight Friday , December 5th 2014

Police have identified two men were seriously injured when their vehicle struck a utility pole on East Avenue shortly after midnight Friday. The driver, Christian Bourdon, 27, of Central Street, West Warwick, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, resulting in serious injury, refusal to submit to a chemical test and operating with a suspended license. The passenger in the vehicle is identified as Thomas Caparco, 39, of Chapman’s Ave. in Warwick. Warwick police said Bourdon was traveling west on East Avenue when he failed to navigate a turn, crossed the center line and struck a utility pole in the area of 770 East Ave., as he approached the East Avenue bridge. Both occupants were transported to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries and at last check were still listed in serious condition. The Traffic Division’s Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the accident. source : Warwick police identify men seriously injured in DUI-related crash