Teen Killed in Motorcycle Crash

19 year old from Somerset, Mass. lost control of his bike in Cranston, RI

Police in Cranston, Rhode Island, say a Massachusetts man died after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on Route 37.

The driver was identified as 19-year-old Ryan Barta of Somerset, Massachusetts.

The crash happened at around 9:40 p.m. Thursday. Barta died at the scene.

Barta was wearing a helmet, but police say they believe speed was a factor.

The accident is still under investigation.

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