Bicyclist hit and killed by dump truck on Route 6 in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, Mass. — A 74-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a dump truck while riding her bicycle on Route 6 in Dartmouth, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office announced.

The incident occurred just before 12 PM on Monday when members of the Dartmouth and State Police were dispatched to the area of 832 State Road (Route 6 Westbound) to reports of a person struck.

Once there, crews found a dump truck pulled over to the right side of the road. An investigation revealed that the truck struck the woman on her bike. The operator of the truck remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities.

At this time, the identity of the victim has not yet been released.

An investigation remains ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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