A 19-year-old Rhode Island man died Monday night when his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car in Burrillville, and police say speed appears to be a factor.
Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Broncos Highway and Lapham Farm Road and found a motorcyclist had been thrown from his bike, NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reported.
Good Samaritans and first responders tried to help the man but he died at the scene from his injuries. Officials have identified him as Brenden Mendes, of Cumberland, WJAR reported.
A preliminary investigation reveals that Mendes was riding a Yamaha when he crashed head on with a Toyota, that had turned from Lapham Farm Road onto Route 102 north. The impact caused Mendes to be thrown 300 feet and he landed on the side of Route 102.
Prior to the crash, several motorists had witnessed Mendes speeding while traveling on Route 102 southbound, and police said they believe that is a factor in what happened, according to WJAR.
The 72-year-old Burrillville man who was driving the Toyota and his passenger were both taken to Landmark Medical Center to be treated. Police didn't specify the extent of their injuries.
Pictures taken by WJAR showed their car had significant front-end damage.
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An investigation is ongoing.
