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Avon Man Charged in Raynham Crash That Killed New Bedford Motorcyclist

State police reconstruction and Bristol County prosecutors say evidence from the scene led to motor vehicle homicide and related charges and the case will proceed to arraignment.

Overview

  • A Harley-Davidson and a 2010 Ford Explorer collided at the intersection of South Street East and Hill Street in Raynham, and the motorcycle rider was taken to Morton Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  • The deceased was identified as 52-year-old Scott Piche of New Bedford and the SUV driver was identified as 22-year-old Jacob Larsen of Avon, who remained at the scene and spoke with police.
  • Prosecutors charged Larsen with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation as well as operating with a suspended license tied to a prior OUI case, marked lanes violation, and failure to yield.
  • Raynham Police were assisted by Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Section and Bristol County District Attorney’s Office personnel, who documented vehicle positions and other scene evidence.
  • The case will move to arraignment in Taunton District Court and further investigation or forensic findings could affect additional charges or civil liability for the driver.