An accident on Friday, March 27, has an entire town in mourning. Three teenagers were involved in an accident after the driver lost control and crashed into a tree in front of 67 Standford Street around 6:00 p.m.
19-year-old Christian Cuoto was driving the 2009 BMW. Based on vehicle records, the car is registered to Cuoto’s father. There were two other passengers in the vehicle with him at the time of the accident, but police are not entirely sure who the front passenger was and who was in the back.
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Another 19-year-old, whose name has not been released, was found outside the vehicle after the accident. It was not clear if they were ejected or made it from the car before it ignited. 18-year-old Devyn Crosby was in the car with Cuoto when it caught fire after striking the tree.
Officers arriving on the scene attempted to remove both teens from the burning wreckage, but was only successful before flames became unbearable. Cuomo and Crosby were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The undisclosed 19-year-old was taken to Rhode Island Hospital from the accident site. He is listed as being in stable condition. Police believe that he may have been the front-seat passenger.
The Berkley Fire Department responded to the scene and put the flames out quickly. Foul play is not suspected in the accident.
Cuoto and Crosby recently graduated from Somerset Berkley Regional High School. It was not clear if the undisclosed 19-year-old was a classmate as well.
Police are currently still investigating the accident.
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