A woman riding a bicycle was killed in a crash involving a box truck in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Friday evening.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow confirmed they are investigating the fatal crash that occurred about 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of DeWolfe and Mt. Auburn streets, not far from Harvard Square.
A preliminary investigation shows both the yellow truck and the rented blue bike were traveling in the same direction on Mt. Auburn Street. As the truck turned onto DeWolfe Street, it collided with the bicyclist, officials said.
According to The group Cambridge Bicycle Safety, witnesses report the bicyclist was pulled under the truck and dragged as witnesses yelled at the truck driver to stop.
Good Samaritans performed CPR, but the bicyclist, a 55-year-old Florida woman, was taken to CHA Cambridge Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released.
Officials say the truck operator remained on scene. Police have not said if he'll be facing any charges.
Cambridge Bicycle Safety said in a statement to NBC10 Boston they they were heartbroken to hear of the fatal crash.
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"We extend our deepest condolences to their family and friends," the statement read. "Cambridge Bicycle Safety remains committed to a future where no one needs to endure such tragedies. We have more to do to improve our infrastructure to make our streets safe for everyone who travels them.”
A bicyclist who regularly rides through the area tells NBC10 Boston it can be tricky to navigate Cambridge streets.
"Definitely nerve-wracking," Ben Hunsberger said. "You gotta keep an eye out. A lot of Uber drivers turn into the bike lane, or you know Uber Eats, pickups, things like that, will suddenly without looking just swerve into the bike line and cut you off. So really even beyond intersections, you just gotta keep an eye out no matter where you are and be careful. it's pretty scary."
An investigation is active and ongoing.
