Man faces DUI charge after deadly dirt bike crash in Woonsocket
Woonsocket police said a man has died and another was charged with DUI after a dirt bike crash on Monday. According to police, officers responded to 193 Transit St. for a report of a dirt bike crash at around 2:03 a.m. Officers found two men in the area of the crashed bike with serious injuries. Woonsocket police said the operator, Leonel Nunez Tavarez, sustained a serious leg injury and a 29-year-old passenger was unresponsive. They were transported to Rhode Island Hospital. Investigation revealed that Tavarez was traveling inbound on Transit Street, lost control of the bike, and crashed into a retaining wall, officials said. The two were not wearing helmets. Police said Tavarez was also impaired at the time. ALSO READ: Man pleads guilty to role in bank robberies in Cranston, East Providence The 29-year-old man died from his injuries on Tuesday, according to officials. Woonsocket police said Tavarez will be facing charges of driving to endanger- death resulting, driving under the influence- death resulting, and driving without a license. Officials said Tavarez remains hospitalized in stable condition.
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