Crime & Safety
Fatal Boston Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation
Kieran Boyle, 23, was lost control of his motorcycle and struck a concrete barrier early Saturday morning.

Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash, which took place inside the Thomas P. O’Neil Tunnel in Boston early Saturday morning.
Kieran Boyle, 23, of Norwood, was traveling northbound through the tunnel on a Yamaha motorcycle when he lost control, causing him to crash. Boyle was thrown from the bike. He struck a concrete barrier adjacent to the roadway, police say.
Just after midnight, Boyle was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Boston fire and EMS officials responded to the scene to assist state police.
Police believe speed was a major factor in the crash, but other circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
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