Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 6 in Johnston Claims One Life
JOHNSTON, R.I. – A motorcycle crash on Route 6 West resulted in a fatality Thursday evening, according to authorities.
At approximately 8:45 p.m., State Police responded to a 911 call reporting the incident, located before the on-ramp for Route 295 South. The motorcycle operator, identified as 59-year-old Nicholas Nevola of Cranston, was reportedly traveling in the first lane when he lost control, veering onto the left shoulder.
The motorcycle struck an earth-mound abutment before colliding with a highway sign. Nevola was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident. The investigation remains active, and officials have not released additional details at this time.