Bicyclist killed in crash with truck at 6th and Howard

A woman riding a bike Friday morning on Howard Street was killed after a collision involving a white truck in San Francisco, authorities and witnesses said. A woman riding a bike Friday morning on Howard Street was killed after a collision involving a white truck in San Francisco, authorities and witnesses said. Photo: Sarah Ravani / The Chronicle Photo: Sarah Ravani / The Chronicle Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Bicyclist killed in crash with truck at 6th and Howard 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

A collision turned fatal Friday morning in San Francisco's South of Market district, according to police.



Officers responded to the area of Sixth and Howard streets at 8:19 a.m. on report of a collision.



Officer Robert Ruecca described the victim as a "possible bicyclist" and said the individual had been involved in a crash with some sort of truck.



Details about the victim's age and gender were not immediately available.

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Ruecca said roads have been closed off until further notice at the scene of the crash while officers investigate.

KTVU reported Howard Street was closed in both directions in the area through the morning commute. Around 1:30 p.m., the police department sent out a notification saying the road had been reopened.

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