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Fatal Bike Crash: New Developments
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UPDATED JOINT RELEASE OF THE WELLESLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND NORFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
August 26, 2012
The Wellesley Police Department in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office are continuing to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a cyclist which occurred on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 1:58 p.m. on Weston Road near the intersection of Linden Street.
The cyclist, Alexander Motsenigos a 41 year old Wellesley resident sustained fatal injuries during the crash and was transported from the scene to Newton Wellesley Hospital. Mr. Motsenigos was riding a Specialized bicycle and was wearing a bicycle safety helmet at the time of the crash.
After reviewing video footage from area traffic cameras the vehicle has been identified and located and the apparent operator of the vehicle involved has also been identified and interviewed. As this is an ongoing investigation additional information about the vehicle and the operator are not being released at this time. The video footage confirmed that both the cyclist and the truck were traveling north on Weston Road from Central Street.
At this time, we have located one of the witnesses that we were seeking in the Volvo on Sunday.
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