Rhode Island Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Wrong-Way DUI Crash
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A Dighton, Massachusetts man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday, January 15, 2026, for driving under the influence and causing a devastating wrong-way crash on Route 195 in East Providence, Rhode island. The incident, which occurred on May 24, 2022, resulted in serious injuries to four individuals and hospitalization for six overall.
Reckless Driving Leads to Lengthy Sentence
Superior Court Justice David Cruise handed down a 17-year sentence to Cary Guy, age 33, wiht 10 years to serve at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) and seven years of probation. The sentence also includes mandatory alcohol counseling and treatment,as well as a six-year revocation of his driver’s license upon release. Guy previously entered a plea of nolo contendere to multiple charges, including four counts of driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury, four counts of driving to endanger resulting in serious bodily injury, and two counts of driving to endanger resulting in physical injury.
“Driving under the influence is a crime that is as reckless as it is entirely avoidable,” stated Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. “When this defendant drove drunk, he endangered the lives of everyone on the road that evening, including the six victims that he sent to the hospital for serious injuries. There is no excuse for this type of behavior, and my Office will continue to hold accountable those who threaten the lives of others by driving impaired.”
Details of the May 2022 Crash
According to authorities, the incident unfolded at approximately 7:25 p.m. on May 24, 2022, when Guy drove his vehicle in the wrong direction on Route 195 East. He subsequently collided head-on with multiple vehicles, triggering a notable emergency response. The East Providence and Rehoboth Police departments were alerted to the collision at 7:33 p.m., and immediately notified the Rhode island State Police.
First responders transported Guy to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment of serious injuries sustained in the crash.While at the hospital, law enforcement attempted a field sobriety test and requested a chemical blood test, both of which Guy refused. A search warrant was then obtained to collect a blood sample,which revealed a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .109. A subsequent crash reconstruction performed by the Rhode Island State Police determined that Guy was traveling at 88 miles per hour immediately before the impact.
Victims Sustained Serious Injuries
The crash resulted in serious injuries to six victims. Five were transported to rhode Island Hospital, while a sixth individual received treatment at Charlton Memorial Hospital. The extent of the injuries sustained by the victims has not been publicly released.
The investigation and prosecution of the case were led by Special Assistant Attorney General Stephen Regine of the Attorney General’s Office, along with Detective Corporal Adam Houston and Detective Corporal Brian Macera of the Rhode Island State Police.This case serves as a stark reminder of the possibly devastating consequences of impaired driving and the commitment of law enforcement to holding offenders accountable.
