The Rhode Island State Police have fired two troopers who posted a video on social media of 21-year-old Alex Montesino getting hit and killed by a car on I-95 in October.

Two Rhode Island State Police troopers who displayed poor judgment and a "lack of empathy" for the family of a man who was struck and killed on Interstate 95 last year have been fired, Colonel Darnell S. Weaver said Thursday morning.

Rhode Island State Police said they have terminated two troopers for violating rules, regulation and policies after they shared a video of a death on Snapchat.

Rhode Island State Police announced Thursday that they have terminated two troopers after they shared a disturbing video of a deadly pedestrian crash on social media. The troopers, both part of the 2024 academy class,

The Troopers were fired following a months-long investigation into the release of a video of a highway pedestrian fatality that was subsequently shared on social media. RISP refused to identify the Troopers.

Two rookie Rhode Island State Troopers have been axed after posting a shocking Snapchat video of a pedestrian’s tragic death on I-95

In Rhode Island, the family of a victim of a deadly pedestrian crash is seeking justice after police released a video on social media.

Connecticut State Police say Suniel Michael Ross, of Woonsocket, R.I., died after he was struck by a car on I-95 in West Haven on Wednesday.

Rhode Island State Police is mulling how to discipline the troopers who shared disturbing footage of a deadly pedestrian crash on social media. The footage, obtained by NewsNation affiliate WPRI, shows the moment 21-year-old Alex Montesino was hit and killed by a car while crossing I-95 back in October.