74-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Motorcycle on Route 1 in North Attleboro

NORTH ATTLEBORO (WBSM) — A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a motorcycle Tuesday in North Attleboro.

Fatal Collision at Route 1 Intersection

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that Frank Yakimowsky, 74, of North Attleboro was struck by a motorcycle on Route 1 in North Attleboro at about 5:05 p.m. on November 3. The incident took place at the intersection of E. Washington Street and Rodney Road.

Pedestrian Airlifted to Rhode Island Hospital

North Attleboro Police and EMS received a 911 call and arrived to find Yakimowsky in the middle of the roadway with significant injuries. He was being tended to by a civilian. Yakimowsky was then taken by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a few hours later.

At the scene, police located an orange Honda CBR motorcycle one block north of the crash site. The operator of the motorcycle was also transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment. His condition was not released by the D.A.’s Office.

State and Local Police Investigating Cause

The investigation remains active and ongoing by Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the D.A.’s Office and North Attleboro Police.