Wareham Man Charged in Fatal Motorcycle OUI Crash Held on $250K Bail

WAREHAM (WBSM) — The man accused of driving while intoxicated in the crash that killed a 25-year-old motorcyclist last Friday has pleaded not guilty and is being held on $250,000 bail.

Charges Filed Against the Driver

According to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz, Raymond Cardoza, 67, of West Wareham pleaded not guilty today in Wareham District Court to one count each of operating under the influence–manslaughter; operating under the influence, fourth offense; leaving the scene of an accident resulting in personal injury or death; and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

If Cardoza does make bail, he will be required to wear a GPS monitoring bracelet, be confined to his home, and use a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) device to test for alcohol consumption three times per day.

He will next appear in court on August 27, 2025.

Details of the Fatal Crash

The fatal crash occurred on Friday, July 25. At 5:05 p.m., Wareham Police responded to multiple 911 calls for reports of a crash involving a motor vehicle and a motorcycle in the area of 2628 Cranberry Highway.

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First responders arrived to find the motorcyclist, Jordan Hansen, 25, on the ground with life-threatening injuries. He was first taken to Tobey Hospital in Wareham before he was transferred to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, where he died as a result of his injuries.

Suspect’s Alleged Behavior and Statement

The D.A.’s Office said Cardoza was located in his vehicle about a quarter-mile from the crash scene, and that his Toyota had sustained damage consistent with a crash.

According to the D.A.’s Office, Cardoza told investigators that it was his birthday, and when he woke up he had two to three beers. He was headed to Walmart when the crash occurred. Multiple officers said they detected a strong odor of alcohol on Cardoza’s breath.

The investigation as well as witness interviews led authorities to place Cardoza under arrest.