Cyclists Killed in Separate Crashes in Newport, Coventry

Pauline Parnell, 76, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Clive Rogers, 51, by carelessly driving a car in Newport, with sentencing adjourned as a pre-sentence report is prepared; she faces a likely prison sentence and an interim driving disqualification. Following Rogers’ death, a tribute highlighted his passion for caring for numerous small animals. Separately, in Coventry, 39-year-old cyclist Jason Marietti of West Warwick died after being struck by a car on Hill Street, with the driver remaining at the scene and cooperating with police. The Coventry Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of the fatal collision, offering condolences to Marietti’s family and friends. The incident has caused road closures and involves ongoing accident reconstruction efforts. Both cases underline the serious consequences of traffic collisions involving cyclists and pedestrians.