It happened around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, in Medford.
The victim was operating a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on North Ocean Avenue when he crashed into a southbound 2018 Ford van that was attempting to turn left onto Cedar Avenue.
Hasani Martin-Rathan, of Brentwood, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.
The driver of the Ford, a 24-year-old Medford man, was not injured.
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8542.
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