Overview
- Officials say first responders found the dump truck pulled to the right side of Route 6 near 832 State Road and a 74-year-old woman who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
- The Bristol County District Attorney's Office confirmed the collision and said the truck driver remained on site and was cooperative with police.
- Massachusetts State Police, Dartmouth Police and the Bristol County DA are jointly investigating the crash and have not released the victim’s name, the vehicles' directions of travel, or a cause.
- The incident occurred Monday and comes after other recent deadly crashes in the area, renewing local attention to bicycle and road safety.
- Investigations of this type can take time, and officials say they will release more information, including any possible charges, only after completing their review.