Crime & Safety

Seekonk Man, 22, Dies in Motorcycle Crash

A motorcycle crash on Route 24 claimed the life of a young man.

A 22-year-old Seekonk man died when he thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on Route 24 in Fall River Thursday night.

Joshua Silva was driving a 2006 EX650 north on Route 24 when investigators say it appears the bike veered into the right guardrail. The motorcycle was found lying against the guardrail about ¼ mile north of the original crash scene.

Silva was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Police are investigating the crash.

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