One killed in Glocester motorcycle accident
GLOCESTER, R.I (WLNE) – Glocester police are investigating an accident that killed a motorcyclist on Monday.
Police responded to the area of 1568 Putnam Pike near Pine Orchard Road at approximately 4:30 PM.
Police say a car and a motorcycle collided in the area.
According to the department, the car, operated by a 61-year-old woman from Connecticut was traveling westbound, crossed the center and struck the motorcycle traveling eastbound.
The motorcyclist, identified as 63-year-old Glocester Resident, Richard Lemieux was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Connecticut woman was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for evaluation.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
©WLNE-TV/ABC6 2020
