BOSTON, MA — A motorcycle crash on VFW Parkway in West Roxbury resulted in the death of a 17-year-old male on Sunday around 11:45 a.m.
According to Massachusetts State Police, the motorcyclist was found in the median alongside his bike and was transported to an area hospital but was later pronounced dead. Authorities confirmed that the motorcycle was traveling at a high speed when the operator tried to overtake another vehicle, leading to the loss of control.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. No further details on injuries or additional vehicles have been released at this time.
Emergency response teams were at the scene to assist, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing. Lane closures were reported following the crash.