Police ID motorcyclist in fatal crash on 95 South

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PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) – A Woonsocket man has died following a crash on 95 South between exit 25 and 26 at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Police say Carlos Carrasquillo Baez, of  Woonsocket was transported with life threatening injuries to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The operator of the car involved was not injured. 

The right two lanes of 95 South in Pawtucket were closed to investigate the crash, and while the crash is being cleared.

Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, superintendent of Rhode Island State Police asks all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear helmets and other protective gear. She also drivers to be vigilant for motorcyclists.

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