Man faces DUI charge after deadly dirt bike crash in Woonsocket

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Transit Street
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Incident type
E-bike, Crash, DUI, Bicycle

Summary

Bicycle Crash Woonsocket Rhode Island in Woonsocket, Rhode Island: A dirt bike crashed on Transit Street in Woonsocket around 2:03 a.m. on Monday, killing the passenger and seriously injuring the operator, Leonel Nunez Tavarez. The operator was found impaired and will face multiple DUI charges. The victim died from his injuries on Tuesday.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Leonel Nunez Tavarez Unknown Hospitalized
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Man faces DUI charge after deadly dirt bike crash in Woonsocket

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