Motorcyclist injured after hitting tree

Jun 29, 2021

A Dartmouth man was seriously injured after his motorcycle hit a tree Monday evening.

Dartmouth police said officers and emergency personnel responded at around 6:40 p.m. after the 36-year-old collided with a tree near 926 Old Fall River Road.

Upon arrival, officers found a 1978 Honda motorcycle and its driver, who police said was breathing, but unresponsive. According to police, there were no passengers on the motorcycle.

The Dartmouth resident was transported to Rhode Island Hospital as a result of the serious injuries he sustained. His current condition is unknown.

The crash remains under investigation.