Late Sunday morning, a fatal motorbike accident happened in Bristol, sadly killing a 35-year-old local citizen. About 11 a.m., emergency responders and the Bristol Police Department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team arrived on Mountain Road.
Initial results show that a motorbike headed west on Pine Street turned onto Mountain Road. Not able to negotiate a curve, the rider ran across an approaching Honda CRV headed eastbound. For the 35-year-old motorbike operator later known as Peter Speranza, the crash proved fatal.
Patrick Parente, 74-year-old Honda driver, suffered minor injuries. Parente left the hospital following therapy free from major issues.
To guarantee an exhaustive inspection of the crash site and to compile all required evidence, authorities temporarily stopped the route. Until about 4:30 p.m., when researchers finished their assessment, the part of Mountain Road remained unreachable to traffic.
Officials are still investigating the incident to find the precise events behind the disaster. At this point no more specifics have been provided.
Especially while negotiating difficult road conditions, motorbike incidents like this act as sobering reminders of the need of road safety and alertness. As investigations are under way, law enforcement is advising all drivers to use caution and awareness.
Following this sad tragedy, ideas and sympathies flow to the family and loved ones left behind from the unexpected death. It is urged of community people to get in touch with local authorities should more information about the tragedy become public, therefore helping to clarify this sad event. Updates going forward will be given as the investigation advances.