A bicyclist was hit and killed by a truck in Dartmouth on Monday afternoon, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office announced.

 

Police were called to Route 6 west just before noon. Upon arrival, they located a dump truck pulled over to the right side of the road.

 

Investigators determined that a crash had happened between the truck and a cyclist.

 

The cyclist, identified as 74-year-old Denise Olson of Westport, was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

According to the DA’s office, the truck driver stayed on scene and cooperated with police.

 

A portion of Route 6 west and Reed Road southbound from Woodcart Drive to State Road were shut down for several hours. 

 

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