Investigators determined the motorcycle struck a jersey barrier in a construction zone, and the operator was reportedly riding without a valid driver's license.
West Yarmouth, MA - October 26, 2026
A 25-year-old motorcycle operator died from injuries sustained in an early Saturday morning crash on Route 28 near the Parker's River Bridge, according to a report from the Fall River Reporter. The crash left the operator with serious injuries, and he was later pronounced dead.
Key Facts
- Date: Early Saturday morning; first reported Monday, October 26, 2026
- Location: Route 28 near the Parker's River Bridge, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
- Type of crash: Motorcycle collision with a jersey barrier in a work zone
- Vehicles involved: One motorcycle
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the motorcycle operator); other injuries were reported
- Responding agencies: Yarmouth Police; Yarmouth Fire Department
- Reported by: Fall River Reporter
Crash Overview
According to police, officers arrived on Route 28 and found the operator on the ground with serious injuries. The motorcycle was located nearby in roadside brush.
Members of the Yarmouth Fire Department gave life-saving care before the operator was taken to Cape Cod Gateway Airport. Boston MedFlight then transported him to a hospital in Rhode Island.
Investigators determined that the motorcycle was traveling west on Route 28 when it failed to stop at a red traffic light and collided with a jersey barrier in the work zone. The operator was thrown from the motorcycle. Investigators also determined that he did not have a valid driver's license. These findings come from a preliminary investigation.
People Involved
The operator was a 25-year-old motorcyclist. A GoFundMe fundraiser describes Tanner Dennery, of Sandwich, as a person known for his humor, strength and resilience. The fundraiser's description has not been independently verified.