Richard Johnson Killed in Accident in Brockton, MA
Brockton, MA -- A crash between a box truck and a pedestrian claimed the life of 51-year-old Richard Johnson in Brockton, MA Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
Mr. Johnson was riding his bike in the area of 995 N. Montello Street when the incident took place.
The victim's bike and the box truck were traveling in the same lane on North Montello Street when the two collided. The report claims the box truck's front passenger-side bumper and mirror hit the bike, forcing Mr. Johnson to the ground. Mr. Johnson was reportedly found in the grassy area at the side of the roadway. He was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center, but later succumbed to his injuries.
Officials are currently conducting the investigation in an attempt to determine the cause of the deadly incident.
Early media reports provided no further information regarding the collision.
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