India, June 8 -- Gordon S. Wood, a distinguished historian of the American Revolution, has been identified as the man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Shaw's plaza in East Providence on Sunday. He was 92 years old.

The confirmation of Wood's death was provided to 12 News by his daughter, who mentioned that arrangements for services have not yet been made as the family comes together to grieve. Brown University, where Wood has served as a faculty member since 1969, has not yet issued a statement regarding his passing.

Authorities from the East Providence police reported that they received a call on Sunday afternoon concerning the parking lot of the Taunton Avenue plaza, where they discovered Wood suffering from severe injuries a...