KEENE, NH – A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning on Winchester Street after being struck by a refuse/recycling truck, authorities said.
The incident occurred around 7:15 a.m. Emergency services, including the Keene Police Department and Fire Department, responded to the scene. The 45-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the site of the accident.
The truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Authorities confirmed that there were no other vehicles involved. Winchester Street was closed in both directions for several hours as an accident reconstruction team evaluated the site.
As of now, no charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing. Further details regarding the victim's identity will be released after notification of next of kin.