21-year-old Rhode Island motorcycle rider nearly dies months after losing home, father dying suddenly

As police release details of a recent crash, the family of the victim is dealing with another hardship.

On Wednesday at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Warwick Police Department responded to a car versus motorcycle crash in the area of 2766 West Shore Road.

The preliminary investigation suggests that a Toyota Camry attempted to make a turn when the Suzuki GSX 1300 motorcycle crashed into the passenger side.

Responders found the motorcycle rider, 21-year-old Xander Bellini of Warwick, suffering from upper body and facial injuries. He was transported to Rhode Island Hospital and was listed in critical condition.

The car operator, 61-year-old Cynthia Morse of Warwick, was transported to Rhode Island Hospital and was listed in stable condition.

No charges are pending.

In addition to Xander’s injuries, 2024 has been a tough year for the Bellini family.

According to Xander’s mother, Amy, her husband of 28 years, and his father, died unexpectedly on April 1st in his sleep from a cerebral stroke and as a result, the family lost their home of 19 years.

Amy says that Bellini, who has no health insurance, started reconstructive surgeries Friday, the first of many as many of his facial bones were broken as well as a skull fracture and a gash about 4 inches across and 3/4 inch tall.

Amy states that Xander’s helmet ultimately saved his life but shattered upon one of the multiple impacts his head made upon landing. Unfortunately, his brother Noah was 2 cars behind him and witnessed Xander’s body as it was cartwheeling after impact. She also said that the metacarpals in his left hand were pretty pulverized, so they decided to start with that surgical procedure first to allow the swelling on his face to subside some before they start setting those bones.

Despite the circumstances, Amy feels thankful.

“We were blessed beyond comprehension with his survival. That coupled with his body mass helped protect his internal organs during the initial and subsequent impacts his poor body endured. He has swelling around his heart and fluid accumulation in his chest but all in all, he was fortunate. We all were. Our family wouldn’t survive another tragedy so close on the heels of losing my husband a few short months ago. After Bobby passed, Xander really stepped up to try and fill some of the holes left by his father’s abrupt passing at such a young age. He really is a remarkable young man. Xander makes a lasting impression on everyone he meets. As a matter of fact, his elementary school teacher reached out earlier today and still has his 5th grade class picture on her refrigerator!”

Amy has created a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with expenses.

Anyone with information on the crash can call Warwick Police at 401-468-4200.