Motorcyclist, 29, Dies after I-195 Crash in EP

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI—A 29-year-old man died after he lost control of his motorcycle on Interstate 195 in East Providence Thursday night.

The Rhode Island State Police is investigating the circumstances that led to the death of John Cabral, of East Providence, who was pronounced dead at the scene near Exit 4 at around 10:30 p.m.

Police said speed might be a factor, but the investigation is still ongoing. It does not appear that alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash, according to the preliminary investigation.

Cabral was not wearing a helmet, police said.

According to the preliminary investigation, Cabral was heading east on a Harley Davidson when he changed lanes, moving to the right while braking to take the Taunton Avenue exit ramp.

"While attempting to access the ramp, the motorcycle began to skid on the roadway," a state police press release said. "The motorcycle then struck the raised curbing on the right side of the exit ramp, causing the motorcycle to fall to the ground coming to rest on the raised concrete shoulder. The operator was then projected forward into a mile marker pole."

The state police Collision Reconstruction Unit and Lincoln Woods Barracks are conducting the investigation.

Updated: An earlier version of the story reported that Mr. Cabral was 28-years-old.