HAMILTON, Butler County — A bicyclist is dead after he was hit by a garbage truck in Butler County early Friday morning, our media partners in Cincinnati, WCPO-TV reported.
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The crash happened just after 6 a.m. at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Bishop Avenue in Hamilton.
A spokesperson with Rumpke confirmed that the garbage truck involved was one of theirs, WCPO reported.
Hamilton police said the bicyclist was pronounced dead on scene.
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Rumpke’s spokesperson issued a statement from the company:
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all involved in this morning’s accident. This is a tragic event and we will continue to investigate to determine exactly what happened.”
This story is developing and will be updated when News Center 7 receives more information.