Man dead after motorcycle accident in Worcester

WORCESTER, Mass. (WPRI) – Massachusetts State Police said a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of 56-year-old Robert Petterson of New Hampshire.

Police said they responded to the incident around 1:40 p.m. on Interstate 290 in Worcester.

According to authorities, an initial investigation revealed that a vehicle, a 2020 Honda CRV, came into contact with a Harley Davidson motorcycle in the left lane.

Petterson was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.

The driver of the CRV suffered no injuries.

There is currently no information on any charges or the cause of the accident.