Police Chief Mark Carrier said a preliminary investigation points to erratic driving, and the crash is still under investigation with state collision experts assisting.
Hopkinton, RI - October 27, 2026
Two people were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Hopkinton on Monday, according to the Fall River Reporter. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of Spring Street and Charnley Ave.
Key Facts
- Date: Monday, approximately 6:15 p.m. (first reported October 27, 2026)
- Location: Spring Street and Charnley Ave, Hopkinton, Rhode Island
- Type of crash: Motorcycle collision
- Vehicles involved: A motorcycle and a vehicle that was turning left onto Charnley Ave
- Injuries / fatalities: Two people seriously injured; multiple injuries reported; no fatalities reported
- Responding agencies: Hopkinton Police Department; RISP Collision Reconstruction Unit
- Reported by: Fall River Reporter
Crash Overview
Hopkinton police were dispatched to the area of Spring Street and Charnley Ave shortly after 6:15 p.m. for a report of a motorcycle crash with serious injuries. The motorcycle's operator was taken from the scene with severe facial trauma. The passenger was also transported for evaluation of possible internal injuries.
According to Police Chief Mark Carrier, a preliminary on-scene investigation and witness statements indicate the operator was driving erratically while heading west on Spring Street. The reporting states that the operator passed two vehicles in a no-passing zone at a very high speed before colliding with a vehicle turning left onto Charnley Ave.
The crash remains under investigation with the help of the RISP Collision Reconstruction Unit. The Hopkinton Police Department has asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about it to contact the department.
People Involved
- Operator: Kevin McDonald, 39, of Hopkinton, was transported with severe facial trauma.
- Passenger: Katlyn Cook, 33, of Tiverton, was transported for evaluation of potential internal injuries.