Fatal Wareham Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of 23-Year-Old

WAREHAM (WBSM) — A 23-year-old Wareham man was killed in a motorcycle crash near his home on Monday night.

Details of the Charge Pond Road Incident

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz said that Wareham Police responded at about 6:50 p.m. on August 17 to a report of a serious motorcycle crash near Charge Pond Road.

Identification of the Victim

The victim was found at the scene and transported to an area hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced deceased about two hours later. He has been identified as Cristian Hagopian, 23.

Group Ride and Witness Statements

The D.A.’s Office said Hagopian had been riding motorcycles with a group of people when he crashed into a wooded area near his home. Witnesses told Wareham Police and Massachusetts State Police investigating the incident that no other motorcyclists were near Hagopian when he crashed.

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Ongoing State Investigation

The investigation remains ongoing and is now under the jurisdiction of the State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State / Fatal Crash Rate

Throughout the country, motorcycle helmet laws vary depending on which of the 50 states you're riding through. The legal team at Anidjar & Levine recently compiled data from the National Highway Safety Transportation Association (NHSTA) comparing the number of fatal crashes in each state that involved the rider wearing a helmet and those without. Here's an alphabetical look at Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State / Fatal Crash Rate.

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America's Worst States for Motorcycle Safety

Easton & Easton Law Offices ranked the most dangerous states for motorcyclists in 2025 using crash data from NHTSA and IIHS. Factors included fatal crash rates, deaths per 10,000 bikes, and impaired driving. Each factor was weighted, normalized, and totaled for a final score, with higher scores meaning greater danger for riders. For EastonLawOffices.com's full methodology and additional insights, see the link in America's Worst State for Motorcycle Safety.

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