Matthew J. Poirier: Tiverton Man Killed in Violent Single-Vehicle Impact; Police Investigate Collision with Tree on Eight Rod Way

TIVERTON, R.I. — A fatal crash on Saturday night has claimed the life of Matthew J. Poirier, 40, prompting an ongoing investigation and leaving the Tiverton community in grief.

Police say the incident occurred around 8:36 p.m. on April 4, 2026, along Eight Rod Way near Morning Dove Drive. Initial reports indicate that Poirier was driving a red Toyota RAV4 when the vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree.

First responders arrived to find Poirier unresponsive inside the heavily damaged vehicle. He was removed from the wreckage and taken to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Officials confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The Tiverton Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including potential mechanical issues and environmental or human factors that may have contributed.

Community members have described Poirier as a well-known and appreciated presence, and his death has deeply affected those who knew him. Authorities have expressed sympathy to his family as they cope with the loss.

Funeral, memorial, obituary, and visitation details will be released by the family at a time of their choosing. We respectfully defer to the family’s wishes. As the investigation is ongoing, not all reported details may be fully verified, and this article may be updated as new information emerges.

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