PROVIDENCE — A 38-year-old man from Fall River died after his motorcycle left the roadway and hit a concrete barrier on Interstate 195 west late Thursday, Rhode Island State Police said.
Crash details and location
State police said the rider, identified as Anthony J. Fiandaca of Fall River, was attempting to take the Exit 1C (South Main Street) off-ramp when he lost control and struck the barrier. Authorities reported that he was thrown from the motorcycle and later pronounced dead at the scene.
- Date: Late Thursday night (reported July 10, 2026)
- Location: I-195 west, near Exit 1C (South Main Street), Providence
- Victim: Anthony J. Fiandaca, 38, of Fall River
- Outcome: Pronounced dead at the scene
What officials have released
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by state police. No other vehicles or injuries were reported in initial accounts released by authorities. Further details, such as whether speed, road conditions, alcohol or mechanical failure contributed to the collision, were not available in the initial statement.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Driver | Anthony J. Fiandaca, 38 |
| Vehicle | Motorcycle |
| Highway | I-195 west, near Exit 1C |
| Result | Killed — pronounced at scene |
Local traffic and safety context
I-195 is a key east–west corridor through Providence carrying commuter and commercial traffic. Single-vehicle motorcycle crashes that involve fixed objects, like concrete barriers, frequently result in serious injury or death because riders are exposed and vulnerable during ejection. Authorities normally examine speed, operator experience, impairment and road conditions when determining contributing factors.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Rhode Island State Police. The department has not released additional findings or a timeline for the investigation.
This is a developing story; updates will be provided as more information becomes available from law enforcement.
