May 12, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal hit and run that occurred on Route 57, the South End Bridge in Springfield, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, initial calls came in to police regarding a car that had struck a motorcycle on the South End Bridge, and the motorcyclist was in serious condition. After being transported to Baystate Medical Center, the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as Miguel Cruz, 39, of Springfield.

According to witnesses, the operator of the car pulled over after the crash, while a passenger of that vehicle exited, got onto the motorcycle, and drove it away, followed by the vehicle.

The suspect, Johnathan Rivera, 25, of Springfield, was arrested on Monday, May 11. Rivera was arraigned in Springfield District Court on Tuesday, May 12, and was charged with motor vehicle homicide and carjacking. Rivera is held on $1.5 million bail, and his next date in court is June 9 in Springfield District Court. Rivera is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

This remains an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Hampden District Attorney’s State Police Detective Unit, in conjunction with Hampden District Attorney’s Office Murder Unit.

Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni expresses his sympathies to the victim’s family.