20-year-old man dead after motorcycle crash in Woonsocket

Patrick Silvia,
The motorcycle was seen sitting in the roadway after the crash on Saturday, August 24. (WLNE)

WOONSOCKET, R.I.  (WLNE) – Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened in Woonsocket on Saturday.

Police Chief Thomas Oates told ABC 6 news that a 20-year-old man from North Smithfield died in the crash after hitting a pole.

Oates said that speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.

The crash took place on Truman Drive and the name of the victim has not been released at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation, stay with ABC 6 for further updates.

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