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A single-motorcycle crash killed a Jamaica Plain man on Wednesday afternoon in the Mass. Pike in Brighton.
The off ramp at Exit 18 was reopened about two hours after authorities closed it down to investigate the fatal crash.
#MAtraffic Fatal motorcycle crash Route 90 at Exit 18 in #Brighton. Scene cleared, Exit 18 re-opened. All MSP assets secure.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 4, 2020
Officials say the crash, involving a single motorcycle, happened at around 2:43 p.m. on Wednesday. A State Police trooper happened upon the crash and immediately called in for emergency services.
At the scene, the operator of the motorcycle, identified as 32-year-old Stephen Salazar, of Jamaica Plain, had been suffering from serious injuries. He was later pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigation shows Salazar had been taking the exit when, for reasons still unknown, his motorcycle overturned. No other cars were involved in the crash.
#MAtraffic Fatal motorcycle crash Route 90 at Exit 18 in #Brighton. No other vehicles involved. Ramp is closed pending investigation. Release will be posted at a later time.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 4, 2020
Authorities continue to investigate the crash.
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