In Providence, Snow-Covered Sidewalks Put Lives at Risk

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By Angie SchmittFeb 3, 2015, 10:43 am58 pts
Karen McHugh, 51, was walking on Arcade Avenue in Seekonk outside of Providence Friday night after the snow storm. Had the sidewalks been cleared along the thoroughfare she might still be alive. But McHugh was killed by a hit-and-run driver, and authorities said street conditions might have contributed to the…

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