Grammy-nominated musician killed in Rhode Island crash
Roderick Macleod, 70, a former member of Roomful of Blues and a 2014 Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame inductee, was struck and killed while walking his dogs on a Hopkinton roadway on Saturday. Police say the driver, 41-year-old Shannon Godbout, was driving recklessly, left her lane, hit multiple objects and then fatally struck Macleod; she was found with illegal narcotics and charged with driving to endanger resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute, with additional charges possible.
đ Key Facts
- Incident location: Hopkinton, Rhode Island; victim transported to Rhode Island Hospital and died of injuries
- Suspect: Shannon Godbout, 41, alleged to have over 100 prior arrests, 82 warrants, and 40 traffic citations per police
- Charges: driving as to endanger resulting in death; possession of narcotics with intent to distribute; suspect remained in custody at a hospital on Monday
đ Relevant Data
Rhode Island's three-year recidivism rate is 50%, meaning half of released offenders return to prison within three years.
Recidivism Rates by State 2025 â World Population Review
In Rhode Island, drug involvement surged in fatal crashes, with the presence of cannabis, opioids, and other drugs detected in 51% of traffic fatalities where a toxicology test was performed.
What Rhode Island's Car Accident Numbers Mean for Drivers â Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum
Black Rhode Islanders are three times more likely than Whites to face drug arrests.
Black Rhode Islanders Three Times More Likely Than Whites To Face Drug Arrests, Report Finds â The Public's Radio
Hopkinton, Rhode Island, has a population that is 92.2% White, 4.0% Hispanic, and 3.3% two or more races according to 2023 data.
Hopkinton Demographics | Current Rhode Island Census Data â Rhode Island Demographics