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(UPDATE) Cyclist Killed By Garbage Truck At Boston Intersection: Police (UPDATE) Cyclist Killed By Garbage Truck At Boston Intersection: Police
(Update) Cyclist Killed By Garbage Truck At Boston Intersection: Police Update: The cyclist struck at the intersection of Hano and Cambridge streets in Boston has died from his injuries, authorities said. Officials have not released the man's name, and no charges have been filed against the driver of the garbage truck that hit him as of Monday afternoon.  Original: A man riding a bike suffered life-threatening injuries on Monday, Dec. 19, after he was hit by a garbage truck at a Boston intersection.  Officers arrived at the intersection of Hano and Cambridge streets in Brighton to find the man critically injured by the truck shortly after 10…
Bicyclist Killed In Newton Crash With UPS Truck ID'd Bicyclist Killed In Newton Crash With UPS Truck ID'd
Bicyclist Killed In Newton Crash With UPS Truck ID'd Authorities in Middlesex County have identified the cyclist who died after being hit by a delivery truck in Newton on Monday, Aug. 28.  Alex Bohm, 57, was riding his bike west of Watertown Road, and a UPS truck coming the other way collided as the truck went to turn onto Bridge Road, the Middlesex District Attorney said. Investigators have not said who caused the crash.  First responders reached Bohm just before 5:30 p.m. and rushed him to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, but doctors could not save his life.  The 57-year-old UPS driver from Newton remained on the scene. Of…
Marblehead Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Known For His 'Commitment To Others' Marblehead Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Known For His 'Commitment To Others'
Marblehead Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Known For His 'Commitment To Others' A Massachusetts bicyclist who died while competing in a race in Vermont last month was dedicated in several areas of his life, but perhaps his biggest passion was helping others.  Richard "Rick" Wanstall was committed to many things throughout his 54 years of life. The North Shore resident was a passionate athlete, veteran and leader in the workforce. Sadly, Wanstall's life ended while he was doing one of the things he loved the most: competing.  "In recent years, Rick found a passion for fitness as he participated in various triathlons and later moved onto Ironman Competitions," his obitu…