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Musician Killed by SUV Driven by Repeat Offender
12/9/2025
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- Roderick Macleod, a 70-year-old musician, died after being struck by an SUV in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, around 7:21 a.m. on Route 138.
- Shannon Godbout, 41, who has over 100 prior arrests, drove left its lane and struck Macleod as he walked his dogs.
- Godbout was arrested at the scene and faces preliminary charges of driving to endanger resulting in death and possession of narcotics.
- The investigation is ongoing.
