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UPDATE: Man Killed After Driving Mustang Into Tree Overnight Identified

AG, State Police performing routine investigation into crash that killed Anthony Lescarbeau.

 

 

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin's office and the RI State Police are investigating a fatal crash overnight caused when Anthony Lescarbeau, 33, fled Woonsocket Police during a traffic stop.

The driver of the red Ford Mustang was transported to Rhode Island hospital by helicopter last night and has since died, WPRI.com reports.

Emily Martineau, spokesperson for Kilmartin's office, said the Attorney General and the State Police are conducting an investigation into the crash, which is routine under these circumstances.

Martineau said last night, Woonsocket Police were making a traffic stop when the driver of the Mustang, whom Martineau would only identify as a 33-year-old man from the Blackstone area, fled, crashing into a tree.

A resident who lives nearby and declined to be identified said she had just come home from walking her dog at about 11:15 p.m. and closed her door when she heard the crash outside. She opened the door and saw the Mustang against a nearby tree with a police cruiser stopped behind it.

Woonsocket Police Lt. Eugene Jalette declined to speak about the crash, referring queries to the Attorney General's office. WPRI.com reports that police have identified the driver as Anthony Lescarbeau, 33. The report does not indicate whether State Police or Woonsocket Police disclosed the driver's identity.

Turnto10.com has a photo of the crash scene at the corner of Grove Avenue and Blakely Street. Lescarbeau was conscious when firefighters pulled him from the wreck. 

Earlier reports of this incident stated the driver had crashed into a pole. Updates state it was in fact a tree. Woonsocket Patch will update this report as more information becomes available.

Related Topics: Crash, Woonsocket Police, and crash into pole

Tina Rivard

11:55 am on Friday, June 15, 2012

I saw it when it happened does any one know why he was fleeing.

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Gone forever

10:54 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

I'm his fiance' can you please give some insight to what you saw happen please

Tina Rivard

7:11 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012

I didnt know him and I dont know why he ran, but he was someones son,father,brother,uncle,friend. He didnt deserve to die like this. Unless he was stopped for murder, hit and run , or such there was no reason to chase him like that. As noted they had his license plate, they would of eventually got him and charged him.There was absolutely NO NEED to do a high speed chase in a small, quiet neighborhood, where my kids and my self walk our dog at all hours. They put him in danger (obviously) and put other ppl lives at risk. I am truly sorry for the family and I offer my condolences. Remember the good times not what led up to his death

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anastasia levesque

10:24 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

the car wasn't his so they would have arrested an innocent man that car belonged 2 a client he was fixing the car reguardless it ended in a tragic way but @ least he didn't suffer & people there r only 3 people who know the truth anthony,the police & god we may never find out the truth bout this accident but every1 will have their opinion good or bad

Frankie

9:16 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012

Before you start putting the blame game together, why not find out what REALLY happened. None of you were in the police car, nor where any of you privy to the information they had. It's so easy to sit back in your chairs in front of the computer and put your two cents in, but do so armed with information first.

Kind of makes you wonder what kind of man this was, if he was running from the law. He may be someone's brother, son, etc, but he was still running from the police.

russell archambault

9:17 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012

we can blame the police officers for this guys demise if you want. sounds so sweet that he was someones daddy had a mommy a sis and certainly had a bro somewhere. i was stoped last sat night and the police #89 treated me like crap and was enjoying it to the max. i was totally Innocent of the problem and he realized it in 2 minutes, but couldnt help himself being a complete jurk. it took another officer to see this and just take 5 seconds to explain the problem that i was unaware of. then things went somewhat ok. 90 minutes for this problem to end. so i hope we are done slamming the cops for a few minutes now. now here are some facts. this guy has a record going back to 1999 for reckless driving. been convicted of over 60 crimes. people try to connect the dots here. stop being politically correct. the cops were doing their job. this guy alias"frog" concluded his own story. he concluded his own freedom that" veteran" sees so important, maybe if the judges would have done their jobs and put him away he would still be alive.and a few of us could enjoy our safe freedom.

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XBOXONE RULES

6:36 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Really russell do you have to be so judgemental.If you don't know someone then don't talk about them like that

DonQ

12:48 pm on Saturday, June 16, 2012

Bottom line - if he had nothing to hide, he wouldn't have fled from the police at a high rate of speed and they wouldn't have had to give chase. Had the police done noting and this guy killed someone while driving like a maniac, the these same people would be screaming that the police didn't do anything. This guy killed himself with his stupidity. Don't try to put the blame on the police for doing their job.

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English first

9:52 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

How dare you argue with a mother at a time like this.

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Eric Boun

1:01 pm on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

There is a saying that just came to me "pigs stick together in there dirt pile" and you and the "jerk" before you clearly fit right in. There is nobody to blame accept for the woonsocket police there something called proto call right and the did not follow it, clearly cause this would not be a discousion. Anthony aka Froggy did have a record so goes to show u judge mental jerks he has never been scared of going to jail and F.Y.I. He had alot of those charges cause he not a RAT so get your facts right befor you go and try to belittle my dear friend who is no longer with us to stck up for himself,he had a license he has not drank in a long time.No I was not there but me and most of my family grew up with him and trust me he's has never been scared or disrespecful to the police,so before you start running your mouth about someone you don't no get your facts right.The woonsocket cops are and have been very sideways for a long time, and of course for the third time in five years the state police are taking over again so let me ask you this WHY? There a bunch of rookies on power trips and this is one tragic exam,and yes there are people out there who do like running from police just for fun but as god as my witness he was not one of them.NOW IM GONNA ASK ONE TIME IF YOU DON'T KNW HIM AN WAS NOT THER WEN THIS HAPPENED THEN DON'T EVA TALK ABOUT THIS FATHER,BROTHER,SON,HUSBAND,AND VICTIM TO THE POLICE AGAIN!ANYONE WITH A HEART WOULD NEVER DISRESPECT THE FAM&FRNDS OF THS TRAGIDY,TY!

Frankie

6:47 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012

And you were there Teresa? Did you actually see this happen? or are you just guessing? He was alone in the car, so I think this is a guess. I'm sorry your friend died, but it was at his own hand. He did not have to run, he did not have to drive like a maniac, putting so many people at risk.

russell archambault

10:35 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012

teresa; its hard when you loose someone, but also at the same time you must realize that people are who they are, and they are the cause of their own problems. your reaching way too far to make this bad situation make sense for your self. dont loose yourself now. god bless you .

Misty Harbor

10:36 am on Sunday, June 17, 2012

I'm sure all the facts haven't come out yet. Maybe that wasn't even his car. If it took the cops 5 minutes to get there, how could there of been a police chase, unless he went speeding all around the city. Maybe he didn't have a license. There are a lot of facts we probably won't even know, but it's unfortunate this happened to a father of 3 children.

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DonQ

12:21 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012

The link that you posted shows what a fine upstanding citizen this gentleman was. He felt compelled to visit the courts 65 times. I can't see any reason why the police could possibly think he might have done something wrong and needed to be stopped.

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Tricia Ambrosino

8:19 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Who the hell are you to be putting his court records on here? They dont describe the kind of man he was, the kind of father he was. He may have made a few mistakes in life, but everybody has. Noboy's perfect. The most important thing about Anthony was he loved his family and he loved his chidren, he would've done ANYTHING for them. What happened to the day when people respected the dead? This man you choose to condemn is my son's father, and m son is old enough to read this blog, he's 12. Thank you all for your best wishes and condolances, but to those who choose to sign on and disrespect the dead, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I hope you sit back and wonder what ill words people will speak of you afer you die, cuz if you write things like this, someone is SURE to speak ill of you after your death. Respect the dead and let him rest in peace please. And I can only hope my son does not ever see what you shameful shit-talkin people have to say about someone you may or may not have even known. ~Trsh A.~~

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AnarchyState

11:10 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

"Dude" no it was for the one that was bringing up the past. didn't see your name till after.lol i seen your post i know your friend not foe. your good with me

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anastasia levesque

2:14 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

very well said trish luv u mumma i'm here 4 u if u need me

Kim

2:06 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012

Teresa it's Kim you know who I am. I am so sorry for your loss and what you and your family are going threw i am still in shock and sad he is gone if you need anything I'm here . As For the people who have nothing nice to say shame on you have some consideration and respect and shut your mouths. You did not know him and all you can do is bring up court records how low can you be and I am sure you are no saint yourselfs . Anthony had a great sence of humor and could make you laugh just with his big smile alone no matter how down you were feeling and would be there for his friends and family no matter what . He is a human being for god sakes so if you can't say anything nice just shut it .

Frankie

4:52 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012

Well, I am no saint, but I have never been arrested or run from a police car. He put many people in danger that night.

He could have stopped and explained his situation about needing to get to his dying sister. However, he chose not to do that. I am sorry that your friend died, but just think about how many people he put in danger that night. We are all lucky that no one else was in his path.

Kim

5:26 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012

Oh so the cops aren't at fault right whatever that's bull . They hit the back of his car and they lied but what else is new it's Woonsocket cops . What because you never been arrested befor your better then everyone . I don't think if that happen to someone you knew you wouldn't be saying anything about there court records an it is no ones concern about his record and they should have some respect and consideration

Lavergne

6:16 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012

Hit the back of his car? don't think so.... That wasn't even his car, I thought, who's car was it? He works at an auto body shop with no license? That makes no sense. Hopefully we will hear the real truth instead of rumors..

Lynn B

5:52 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Dont know the victim,but sorry to hear of their family loss. Everyone quick to blame a victimI,over police.Well have a close friend who's family had some dealings with police a few weeks ago.Im talking about an elderly people,which none have any police records. Let me tell you they were treated terrible.Now i understand why many dont have any respect for police. Police dont have any respect towards decent older people.People who speak in a decent manner,with no police records,do not deserve to be treated like their punks.

Job Seeker

9:56 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

I have to say, nobody knows when or how they are going to the after life...
is it tragic to go this way? the answer is Yes...

Job Seeker

10:01 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Also, let me add one very little piece of information there are always 3 sides to every story...“There is always 3 sides to every story. Your side, their side and the TRUTH.” and perception deviates from that from time to time...

Audrey P.

10:31 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

You people need to shut the hell up about my brother. You didn't know him. Would you try to get important stuff to rush it to a hospital so your sister can be saved from dying???? My brother died for our sister. Shut your mouths if you can't say anything nice.

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kmf

2:20 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss. I was just wondering what it was he was bringing that could have saved her?

John doe

5:18 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Your welcome. I'd have those tapes and record court order and those tapes will tell you everything. I can't reveal my identity because I can lose everything but it wasn't right. My deepest condolences go out to you his family and his children. Instead of everyone lashing out get out there an help raise money to find the funeral and wake. Make yourself useful.

English first

6:09 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Even if he was doing something illegal was it so important that the cops chased him ?
All they need is a license plate. A meet and greet at his home would have been life saving. Cops love to chase.

russell archambault

6:24 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

after reading this reporting on patch, ive been wondering, ive read many stories in the newspaper, heard same type on the news. i guess reporting the news is reporting, but posting such a delicate story, of people's personal tragedy, and having people able to post all kinds of items mostly negative, and grieving family trying to uphold his name, ive come to realize and ive hoped that ive learned a lesson here, that this patch site is like throwing people in the lions den, and having a sport on a human suffering. people a man is gone, its over now let it be. let the people close to him grieve. no matter what the facts are, lets hope the truth comes out, either way. its none of patch readers business. i wish the writer of this story could just wipe it off patch. im sick over this. to the friends and family, im sorry and i hope all goes well for you. please readers share my sediments now for the family's sake

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English first

12:53 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Wow, Russell. I totally agree. Well said.

russell archambault

8:37 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

mr. lamarre jr; everyone has a right to their opinion, i would in the future suggest that you read all post on any particular subject. if you would have read all the post, you would have seen my last post at 6:24. your post at 6:36 chose to respond to only my earlier post. this story has taught me a lesson that i will never forget. there is nothing positive about any of this, or most postings on this site on any story. i can only realize that it took a tragedy and peoples suffering, for me to again in becoming a better person. again god bless the family

Identity

6:22 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

I don't know how "good " of a person he was, but he has arrest records including assaults, possession of controlled substances, DUI, resisting arrests, etc. Fact of the matter was....he didn't stop when he was supposed to. Why did he not stop? What was he running from?

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AnarchyState

8:19 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Well let's see.. NON of your BUSINESS right.. so stop posting his record.. guess what we know him very well. we know all of this.. you look more ignorant every time you idiots post it..

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kmf

9:41 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

I agree, and also wonder why no one can answer my question of what he was bringing to his sister that was going to save her life? What was so dire that he could not just stop? Yes the police were on his tail, but HE drove the car that hit the tree, if he would have stopped it would not have happened, plain and simple, I am not a fan of police AT ALL but I have to say here, all he had to do was STOP

anastasia levesque

8:53 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

the woonsocket police made a rule about purdent speed & high pursuit chases they broke their own law bottom line

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la_mouffette

1:30 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

At first appearance, at least, it seems the law was broken on both sides, since it is also illegal to flee from the police when they request that you stop.

But honestly, this story is so confusing, I can't even guess what could have actually happened =(
Just very sad.

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English first

9:42 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

years ago I was going through a GREEN light when I was broadsided by a fleeing vehicle. The cops never even stopped to see if I was ok. Both cars were going at least 50+ miles on Winter Street and went right through their red light!

Job Seeker

9:55 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Ok so you say that he was on his way to his sister house to help "save her life"
did anyone at all call 911 for rescue to come and take her to the emergency room?
Is he a doctor, nurse, medic or have any type of medical experience? Bottom line here is he was in a place doing something wrong and the police took action....and when it's your time to go and meet your maker it's your time...you don't have the say in how you go ..that is already determined by GOD...so whether it was walking across the street and getting hit by a bus, or a huge baseball beaming you in the head or being in a car and getting rear ended ...it happens..deal with it, don't have to like it..just accept that this person is no longer here, good bad or indifferent ... there is no blame...let go of the anger, it's not going to bring him back...

Job Seeker

9:58 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

***On a side note: when it comes to the police and "constantly" harassing you or a loved one, its not because you are a model citizen doing the proper things in life...it's because you are up to something that you shouldn't be...I am not a lover of police, but I am one that is law abiding....And for those who can't spell - go back to school and get an education you are making a fool out of only you when you come on a site like this and show your true ignorance...

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Patrick Luce

1:34 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Hi everyone,
Thank you all for taking an active role in the community and expressing your opinions on the issue ... it is certainly a debate worth having.
I would just like to remind everyone of our terms of use on the site. While we encourage you to express your opinions -- even if they may be controversial or unpopular with some -- we want to maintain decorum on the site. Please refrain from any swearing and especially from accusing anyone of crimes. I've had to take down some comments for language or because they made baseless accusations. We want to provide a free forum for all readers, but we must set some limits. Thank you all for your participation.

Dude

2:14 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Can you kindly remove RonW's link its offensive more than any language out here, thank you very much if you understand.

Melinda

10:49 am on Sunday, June 24, 2012

RIP Anthony and Amy. I will always love you both. To Teresa, Audrey, and the kids... my condolences to you in this time of pain. The people who trash Anthony do it because they did not know him. They don't know anything. He wasn't perfect, but none of us are. He was a great friend to those of us lucky enough to be one.

anastasia levesque

4:20 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

A twisting car chase from Logee Street to Prospect Street speeding up to 80 mph resulted in the passenger's arrest on conspiracy charges Tuesday.

russell archambault

1:25 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

I would love to meet both of you, ana and toy mom, you woman both sound like the woman of my dreams.

Uncle Ben

6:10 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

Whatever happened to the RIP's I seen coming from the people who are agrueing over now ? yeah !!! like he's resting in peace. Let it go and let God.

English first

9:47 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

Rob. Can you use your editorial power to end this thread? It is nasty. 84 comments, the majority of whichspeak ill of the dead. Let Anthony Lescarbeau, rest in peace. Let his family get relief from these hurtful posts.

Paulie10

10:49 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

"DON'T PRESS SEND"-Herm Edwards

la_mouffette

5:25 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

English first, I agree....
The comments on this post are a train wreck.
Can comments be closed, Rob? This is terrible.
You must be working your tail off, removing comments for foul language...

Audrey P.

5:25 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

You people need to knock it off. I've known Anarchy and Toymom for basically my entire life. Can't people see that my mom and I are hurting???? Does it not matter that my brother and my sister both died 5 days apart????? Can we just get along??? Is there a need to fight and call names and insist people did this or that??? How would you feel if you lost your big brother and big sister 5 days apart and are all alone without them??? Let me and my family heal. Enough is enough. Stop the drama or don't post it's that simple. God RIP to my brother Anthony and RIP to my sister Amy. We'll meet again some day.

Danceswithwolfs1

5:25 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Everyone Just Delete your comments, and accounts.

Got CHA___K. Wirrell

5:25 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Rest in piece both of brother and sister . sorry for you loss to the family. my heart goes out to the family.

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Rob Borkowski

6:08 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Folks, remember - this space should not be used to sling insults and swears at one another - if the issue is important to you, it deserves calm consideration. It is possible to express outrage with civility. You should also not use the comments to accuse people of crimes or to threaten anyone. Because many comments have not followed these rules, and out of respect for the family involved, comments are now closed for this story.

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