Credit: Massachusetts State Police
The investigation continues into a fatal crash in Milton that left a bicyclist dead.
Massachusetts State Police say that approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday they responded to the crash on Blue Hills Parkway at Eliot St.
A preliminary investigation has determined that a large utility truck was traveling northbound on Blue Hills Parkway taking a right onto Eliot Street when it made contact with the bicyclist.
The driver of the truck, identified as a 62-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital.
The bicyclist, identified as a 70-year-old woman from Dorchester, was determined to be deceased on scene.
The crash resulted in lane closures for several hours to accommodate a thorough investigation before the scene was cleared shortly before 7:30 p.m.
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A bicyclist has died after being struck by a motor vehicle in Milton Tuesday afternoon.
Massachusetts State Police say the crash took place on Blue Hills Parkway at Eliot St.
The vehicle involved has been identified as an Eversource truck and the company released a statement to the media calling it, “an absolutely tragic accident,” and that, “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends. We’ll support and assist with the investigation to understand how this accident took place.”
The victim’s name hasn’t been released.
