HYANNIS, Mass — A motorcyclist died Sunday after colliding with another vehicle while attempting to flee from a traffic stop by an officer, according to Barnstable police.
Around 1:41 p.m., officers attempted to pull over the motorcyclist for a traffic violation on Route 28 near Garden Lane. Police say the motorcyclist sped away from the officer onto Bearse’s Way.
Moments later, the motorcycle collided with another vehicle near the intersection with Enterprise Road. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Cape Cod Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The driver of the other vehicle struck in the collision sustained minor injuries.
The crash is being investigated by Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council Crash Reconstruction Team.
Neither identity of the involved operators is being released at this time, according to Barnstable police.
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