Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 5, 2022 Tewksbury man, 21, killed in crash on Fellsway East in Malden last Friday night State Police investigators: Street racing appears to have led to fatal accident on busy local roadway By Steve Freker A street racing incident gone tragically bad claimed the life of a 21-year-old motorcyclist in Malden last Friday night, according to police. Kyle Roust, 21, of Tewksbury, formerly of Medford and a 2019 Medford High School graduate, was killed Friday night when he was thrown from his motorcycle when he failed to negotiate a left curve located near the intersection of Fellsway East and Charles Street, according to reports. According to online news reports, Roust was someone who loved to ride, according to friends, one of whom noted that the victim had only acquired the motorcycle he crashed Friday less than a week before the fatal accident. He would have turned 22 in September. According to reports, Mass. State Troopers responding to a report of a motorcycle crash on the northbound side of the Fellsway near Charles Street just before 8:40 p.m. found a man who had been thrown from his 2002 Suzuki GSXRT10. The victim was rushed by am-Help WantedTra visors (Cr ds) City of Malden Malden Police Department, Traffic Commission The City of Malden seeks Part Time Traffic Supervisors (Crossing Guards) – Multiple Positions. Provide safe crossing at crosswalks, as assigned, for pedestrians and students walking to and from school. Must be able to stand in one area for 1-hour intervals (with or without accommodation) to monitor and ensure traffic flow in all directions while providing safe crossing at busy intersections throughout the City of Malden. To see full job description and complete an application please visit cityofmalden.org/jobs 8/12/22 Meet Urban Media Arts Executive Director Tina LeGarde over a slice of delicious Pisa Pizza T he Malden community is invited to stop by the outdoor patio of Pisa Pizza at 133 Pearl St. in Malden on August 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. to meet Tina LeGarde, the new Executive Director of Urban Media Arts (UMA). This informal meet-and-greet is part of a week-long fundraiser. During the week of August 8-13 from 11-9 p.m., 20% of the revenue from UMA pizza orders will be donated to UMA. UMA is grateful to Pisa Pizza Valid as of 8/4/2022* Open a 2-year CD with one of the region’s highest rates. Make your money work harder, longer, with our 2-year certificate of deposit account. Stop into one of our branches to open an account. for hosting this occasion and the fundraiser itself. 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ECB NOW Checking Account is requested. place outgoing and retiring Ron Cox, the UMA Board of Directors selected Tina LeGarde to be the next UMA Executive Director. She is a seasoned community media professional and leader from Burnsville, Minn., known for empowering teams and inspiring individual growth among those she works with. In particular, the Board was impressed at her ability to understand and imagine a future for UMA as part of Malden’s burgeoning arts and culture scene. During her short time in Malden – only here since late April Kyle Roust, 21, of Tewksbury and a 2019 Medford High School graduate, was killed Friday night in a motorcycle crash on Fellsway East in Malden. (Courtesy Photo) bulance with severe injuries to Mass. General Hospital in Boston, where he was pronounced dead. According to Mass. State Police, a preliminary investigation indicated Roust was operating his motorcycle at a high rate of speed as he raced the driver of a dark-colored sedan from a stop at a traffi c light at Fellsway West and Medford Street, about 300 yards before the accident occurred.When he approached the intersection with Charles Street, police say, Roust failed to negotiate a left curve and went off the road. State Police Troopers are still searching for the sedan driver, who sped away north on Fellsway East after the crash. In an online report, friends described Roust as a “beautiful soul” who would “do anything for his loved ones and friends.” A friend of Roust, Ben Whalen, told a regional online newspaper that Roust enjoyed the “speed and thrill” of motorcycle riding. “Kyle liked to live on the edge,” Whalen said. “He lived day to day. That was just how he was.” Roust lived in Tewksbury with his parents, Charles and Karen Roust. He is also survived by his grandmother Lucille Dupont, several aunts, uncles and cousins, his beloved dog Zorro and many friends. A visitation and prayer service were held Wednesday at the Burns Funeral Home in Billerica. Donations can be made in Kyle’s name to Last Hope K9 at www.lasthopek9.org. The Online Guestbook is available at www.burnsfuneralhomes. com. Tina LeGarde, Urban Media Arts Executive Director (Photo courtesy of Keren He) – Tina LeGarde has earned the respect of the UMA community as a solid leader who is eager to roll up her sleeves, solve problems, make plans and be of service to Malden in the best way possible. You can read more about Tina LeGarde in a short interview posted on the UMA website: https://urbanmediaarts. org. For those who cannot stop by August 10, feel free to email tina@umaverse.org to schedule a meeting. For information about the fundraiser, visit urbanmediaarts.org or call 781-3216400 during business hours: Monday-Thursday, 12 to 7 p.m.
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