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July 5, 2007

Naked driver indicted on accident-related charges

PROVIDENCE – A man accused of taking a wild, fast ride on North Main Street that injured another driver, himself and a dog – all while the man was naked -- has been indicted by a Providence County grand jury.

John Persico, 31, of 9 Beech St. in Pawtucket, has been indicted on one count of driving to endanger, serious personal injury resulting; one count of leaving the scene of an accident, serious personal injury resulting; and one count of leaving the scene of an accident, property damage resulting.

On Feb. 22, 2006, the Providence police said Persico was driving his car south on North Main Street at about 50 mph, above the posted limit, when he squeezed his car between two other vehicles and sideswiped a southbound pickup truck in front of the Pep Boys automotive store at 1246 North Main St. The driver of that truck was not hurt, the police said.

Then, at the intersection of Rochambeau Avenue and North Main Street, Persico’s sedan struck another pickup truck, spinning it around and causing heavy damage to both vehicles and injuring himself and the other driver, the police said.

Despite his injuries, the police said Persico got out of his car and ran across the intersection in an attempt to get away. He was tackled and arrested by Sgt. Paul Zienowicz.

The police did not know where or why Persico shed his clothes, Maj. Paul Fitzgerald said at the time.

Persico will be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on July 25.

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