Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced on Apr. 28 that a Pawtucket man has pleaded to multiple charges in Providence County Superior Court related to the driving death of Nanleomariz Albizu, age 34, during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in 2022.
The case is significant as it involves charges stemming from a fatal crash and the subsequent actions of the defendant. The incident highlights issues surrounding dangerous driving and accountability when accidents result in loss of life.
At a hearing held on April 27 before Justice Luis M. Matos, Gregory Miller, age 47, entered a plea of nolo contendere to one count of failure to stop after being involved in a crash that resulted in death and one count of driving to endanger resulting in death. Miller is scheduled for sentencing on July 17, 2026.
“Nanleomariz’s loss is nothing short of a tragedy, made worse by the defendant failing to take responsibility for his actions,” said Attorney General Neronha. “The defendant made a dangerous, and ultimately deadly, decision when he got behind the wheel of the car that night. Had the defendant immediately reported the crash, the outcome may have been different. My thoughts are with Nanleomariz’s family and loved ones, and I hope they can find some closure knowing that the defendant is being held accountable for his actions.I am grateful to the Lincoln Police Department and the Rhode Island State Police for their partnership in this difficult case and in many others.”
According to information presented at court proceedings, during the early morning hours of January 1, 2022, Miller left the scene after crashing his vehicle—an incident which resulted in Albizu’s death. Lincoln Police responded to Cobble Hill Road following reports of a roll-over crash; officers found Miller had fled while rescue personnel located Albizu several yards away from the vehicle with severe head trauma. She was transported immediately but was pronounced deceased at Rhode Island Hospital.
Video surveillance from Bally’s Twin River Casino confirmed both individuals arrived together earlier that night using Miller’s vehicle involved in the accident. The defendant later turned himself into Lincoln Police Headquarters on January 3.
“All too often reckless, dangerous driving yields tragic results,” said Lincoln Police Chief Dennis Fleming. “I appreciate the efforts of our officers, the Rhode Island State Police, and prosecutors in the Attorney General’s Office on their successful efforts to hold this defendant to account. I hope the victim’s family can now find some comfort and healing.”
Assistant Attorney General John Corrigan led prosecution efforts alongside Detectives Richard Bousquet and Kyle Wingate from Lincoln Police Department with assistance from members of Rhode Island State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit.
