Cyclist killed in Cambridge van crash – NBC Boston

A cyclist was killed in an accident with a box truck in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Friday evening.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow confirmed they are investigating the fatal crash, which occurred at around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of DeWolfe Street and Mt. Auburn Street.

A preliminary investigation revealed that both the truck and the bicycle were traveling in the same direction on Mt. Auburn Street. The crash occurred as the truck turned onto DeWolf Street, officials said.

The cyclist, a 55-year-old Florida woman, was taken to CHA Cambridge Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released.

Officials said the truck driver was still at the scene. No further details were released.

An investigation is active and ongoing.