By Richard C. Dujardin
CRANSTON, R.I. -- A motorcyclist was killed on Pontiac Avenue shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday when he skidded out of control and crashed just south of the Route 37 on-ramp.
Lt. Alan Loiselle said the police were withholding the named of the deceased until all his family members could be notified. He said the cyclist was traveling north before leaving the road. He said the matter of his wearing a helmet was still under investigation.