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John was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital where he later died from his injuries . Monterroso Villagran has been charged with driving under the influence of liquor resulting in death. He was granted $25,000 surety bail and ordered not to drive pending his next court date, which is slated for August. He would strike up a conversation about music with anyone who approached him, especially at Queen Anne’s Square where Traynum said he always “drew a crowd.” “He was well-known throughout Newport,” she said. “It’s a tremendous loss.” The driver, 47-year-old Jose Monterroso Villagran, was arrested shortly after admitting to officers he was the one who hit John.
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