TAUNTON, MA : Alleged drunk driver arrested after deadly crash on Saturday, 8th July 2023

Police are investigating after a deadly crash in Taunton involving a car and two motorcycles.

Police said that at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, troopers responded to a crash involving the driver of a 2014 Lexus Sedan and two motorcyclists on Route 24 South.

Initial evidence suggests that the driver of the Lexus, Fred Moreira, 35, of New Bedford, was driving while under the influence of alcohol and struck the two motorcycles, causing the riders to be thrown from their bikes, according to police.

Police said one of the motorcycles was operated by Tyler Moniz, 30, of Fall River. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.


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