Man Dies In Chelsea Motorcycle Crash
CHELSEA (CBS) -- A Lawrence man has succumbed to injuries after a motorcycle crash in Chelsea Sunday evening.
According to Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes, the 39-year-old man's motorcycle crashed into a building on Guam Road at approximately 6:20 p.m.
Family members have identified the victim to be Eddie Gonzalez.
Gonzalez was transported to Whidden Hospital in Everett where he was pronounced dead, said Kyes.
The Massachusetts Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating. Officials say that speed may have been a factor in the crash.
Gonzalez's family said he was out enjoying the day when he suddenly lost control of his motorcycle, sending himself into the brick building.
"They were just out having fun, they were just enjoying themselves," said Clifford Kenny, a neighbor.
Rose Heazle, also lives in the building and saw the aftermath of the crash immediately.
"We heard a sound, almost like an explosion, and like him hitting against the wall," she recalled. "I ran to my son's room that [was] when I saw the motorcycle really mangled on the floor and the body was just there, almost lifeless."
She added, "I feel very sorry for the family that lives downstairs because that was her son."
Gonzalez was described as a loving father who worked hard to provide for his family.