Bellingham

RI bicyclist killed in Bellingham crash as juvenile driver faces criminal citation

Police in Bellingham, Massachusetts, said cyclist Robert Gauthier was hit Monday afternoon on South Main Street.

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A cyclist from Rhode Island died Monday after being hit by a vehicle in Bellingham, Massachusetts, and police said the juvenile driver has been issued a criminal citation.

The crash happened on South Main Street. Police and firefighters in Bellingham responded around 12:45 p.m.

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The cyclist, a 60-year-old man from Woonsocket, was brought to Landmark Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Police identified him Wednesday as Robert Gauthier.

The driver, identified only as a juvenile from Sutton, Massachusetts, remained at the scene and was brought to Milford Regional Medical Center after being evaluated by first responders.

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Police said the driver was issued a criminal citation for motor vehicle homicide, negligent operation and a marked lanes violation.

The cause of the crash is under investigation, Bellingham police said.

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