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politics1 year ago

"RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian Resigns Amid Hit-and-Run Fallout"

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian has resigned following a hit-and-run incident at a McDonald's drive-thru. Avedisian submitted his resignation to Gov. Dan McKee, citing recent events overshadowing the agency's initiatives. The RIPTA board is in the process of finalizing Avedisian's separation agreement, and he will remain CEO until then. Avedisian has pleaded not guilty to leaving the scene of an accident with damage and has not been charged with driving under the influence. Multiple witnesses reported that he appeared intoxicated at the time of the collision.

via WPRI.com|
#hit-and-run#politics#resignation
transportation1 year ago

"RI Public Transit CEO Avedisian's Resignation Amid Hit-and-Run Controversy"

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian is expected to resign following a hit-and-run incident at a McDonald's drive-thru, for which he has been charged. A special meeting is scheduled to discuss his potential exit package, and the RIPTA board has not yet changed his employment status. Avedisian has pleaded not guilty and is due back in court later this month. Witnesses reported that he appeared intoxicated at the time of the collision, and police found the damaged RIPTA-issued car parked at his home. Avedisian has not publicly addressed the allegations, and the R.I. Attorney General's office is handling the case.

via WPRI.com|
#hit-and-run#legal-entanglements#resignation
legalcrime1 year ago

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian Pleads Not Guilty to Hit-and-Run Charges

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian pleads not guilty in court after being charged in a hit-and-run incident, where he allegedly rear-ended a car in a drive-thru and left the scene. Avedisian, who has been the CEO of RIPTA for six years and was previously the mayor of Warwick for 18 years, was released on $1,000 personal recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court again on April 25.

via Turn to 10|
#court-appearance#hit-and-run#legalcrime
legalcrime1 year ago

Warwick's Former Mayor Avedisian Pleads Not Guilty to Hit-and-Run Charge

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian pleaded not guilty to leaving the scene of a fender bender at a McDonald's drive-thru, where he allegedly collided with two other cars and then fled. Avedisian, who was driving a RIPTA-issued car at the time, refused to answer questions and was released on $1,000 personal recognizance. The incident has raised concerns about his driving history, and Gov. Dan McKee stated that he will make personnel decisions after hearing more details.

via WPRI.com|
#court-appearance#hit-and-run#legalcrime
legalcrime1 year ago

Warwick CEO Avedisian Faces Charges for Hit-and-Run Incident

RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian will be charged with a misdemeanor for leaving the scene of an accident after a fender bender in a McDonald’s drive-thru. Avedisian allegedly rear-ended a car, motioned the other driver to pull over, and then drove off without reporting the crash to the police. This isn't the first time Avedisian's driving has made headlines, as he was involved in another incident in 2022. The Attorney General's office will handle the prosecution due to a conflict with the local solicitor, and RIPTA has confirmed that Avedisian remains an active employee.

via WPRI.com|
#hit-and-run#legalcrime#misdemeanor