An Acushnet man is facing charges following a hit and run on 195 Monday night.

A Massachusetts State Police dispatcher tells WBSM News that the accident involving a Dodge Ram and a motorcycle took place on I-195E.

The accident took place around 9:20 p.m. near Exit 8B in Fall River which is the on-ramp for Route 24.

The Ram Truck then left the scene despite efforts by police to stop it.

The truck was later found on Route 6 in Dartmouth and the driver, identified as 50-year-old John Alvernaz, was arrested on charges including leaving the scene of property damage, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and operating under the influence of liquor 2nd offense.

The operator of the motorcycle did not sustain serious injuries.

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