Khaberni - In a horrific accident in Rhode Island, USA, famous musician and Grammy nominee Roderick McLeod (70 years old) was killed during a morning walk with his dog when he was struck by a car driven by a woman with a controversial criminal record of over 100 arrests.
The accident occurred in the town of Hopkinton, when the accused Shannon Goodpot lost control of her vehicle, veered off the road and hit several telephone poles, before running over McLeod, who was walking beside the road with his puppy, according to Hopkinton police.
Immediate death
The late musician was transported to Rhode Island Hospital by ambulance, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival, according to the "New York Post". His dog survived the accident and returned home alone.
According to the police, Goodpot (41 years old) was caught at the scene and was found in possession of drugs and packaging materials typically used in distribution operations. She faces several charges including reckless driving leading to death, and possession of Schedule I / II drugs with intent to distribute (for the third time), along with a criminal history including more than 100 arrests, 82 warrants, and 40 traffic violations.
She is scheduled to appear before a magistrate judge and will be referred to the District Attorney's Office as a "habitual offender".
Great artistic legacy
McLeod was one of the most prominent musicians from Rhode Island, having been inducted into the state's Music Hall of Fame in 2012 with the band "Roomful of Blues", and had received a Grammy nomination in the eighties during his time with the band.
In his later years, McLeod worked as a teaching assistant at Brown University and served as the director of the university's "Old-Time String Band", leaving behind a significant artistic legacy and widespread mourning in the music community.
