Cranston motorcycle crash victim identified

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Cranston Police have identified the man who was killed while operating a motorcycle last night.

39-year-old Alexander Pena was killed last night on Wellington Avenue around 6 p.m. when he accelerated at a high speed and lost control.

He struck the curb, and was found between the guardrail and chain link fence bordering Route 95 north. He was not wearing a helmet at the time.

In a statement, officials said:

“As a reminder to all operators of any type of motorcycle as the spring and summer season approaches, extreme caution should be exercised along with the proper safety equipment to prevent injuries. The roads are always bearing the remnants of the winter road treatments including sand and other debris, so it is equally important to maintain proper speeds and obey all traffic laws.”

Police said the incident does remain under investigation at this time.