SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — A man charged after allegedly hitting a bicyclist while under the influence is now facing upgraded charges after the victim died, according to police.
38-year-old Lance Nicoletti was taken into custody and charged with a DUI resulting in bodily injury, and driving to endanger, resulting in bodily injury back in September.
Nicoletti is accused of hitting 65-year-old Robert Metheney, who was taken to the hospital…