Taunton, MA (June 29, 2018) – Yesterday we reported on a serious crash involving a car and a motorcycle that took place in a Taunton neighborhood. The crash occurred when a motorcyclist traveling through the neighborhood struck a car that was backing out of the driveway. Police described the impact as the motorcyclist broadsiding the car.
Today there is sad news from that collision. The involved motorcyclist, who was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, has died. Police have identified him as 20 year old Tiago Amaral of Taunton. The driver has been identified only as a 46 year old man. Weather conditions were wet and rainy at the time of crash. Police in Taunton he emphasized that the crash remains under investigation and, at this time, there is no word on potential charges.