Victim of fatal Saugus motorcycle crash identified as East Boston man

SAUGUS, Mass. — The Essex County District Attorney’s Office identified the victim of a motorcycle crash over the weekend.

Boris Sabonge Villafranca, 34, of East Boston, was pronounced dead just after midnight on Sunday.

His 2024 Kawasaki motorcycle crashed into a pole at the intersection of Walnut Street and Central Street late Saturday night. Villafranca was rushed to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The facts and circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.

No further information was made available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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