Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Dies after Crash on Wellington Avenue

Cranston Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident last night on Wellington Avenue.

UPDATE: Crash Victim Identified as 22-Year-Old Cranston Man

Police responded to the area of 850 Wellington Ave. at around 9:30 p.m. and the initial investigation showed the driver was heading north on Wellington Avenue and lost control, crashing into a utility pole.

The driver was taken to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The victim's name has not been released and the investigation is ongoing.

More details will be posted when they become available.


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