New Bedford Motorcycle Collision Claims Life of 21-Year-Old
NEW BEDFORD, MA — A motorcycle crash on Friday night has resulted in the death of 21-year-old Anthony Navarro Rodriguez, according to authorities.
At approximately 9:55 p.m., New Bedford Police and EMS responded to the intersection of Walnut Street and S Sixth Street following 911 reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a Saturn sedan. First responders found Rodriguez on the ground with serious injuries.
He was transported to a local hospital and subsequently flown by Med Flight for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Rodriguez was pronounced dead on Sunday.
The driver of the Saturn remained at the scene and is cooperating with police, though their identity has not been released.
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office is actively investigating the cause of the crash, with no further details available at this time. Roadway conditions and circumstances leading to the collision are yet to be determined.