WARWICK, RI – A 53-year-old motorcyclist died early Thursday morning after crashing into a tractor-trailer in eastern Kent County, reports abc6.
Police say the incident happened just after 1 a.m. on Quaker Lane, or RI-2.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a southbound motorcyclist was unable to stop his Kawasaki when an 18-wheeler entered Quaker Lane from a parking lot. The motorcyclist struck the rear of the semi-truck and was ejected forcefully from his bike.
The victim, identified as Christopher Reddick from North Kingstown, was not wearing a helmet and died after transport to a local hospital.
Injuries have not been reported for the truck driver, and police do not suspect impairment.
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