Minh-Thi Nguyen Obituary – The tragic incident occurred on Friday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m. in Cambridge, resulting in the death of a cyclist who was hit by a truck. The victim has been identified as Minh-Thi Nguyen, as confirmed by her family. Nguyen was riding her bicycle through the intersection of Hampshire and Portland streets when a truck, making a right turn, collided with her. She was immediately transported to Mass General Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The truck driver remained at the scene of the accident.
In remembrance of Nguyen, flowers have been placed at the intersection where the incident took place. This unfortunate event has deeply affected the cycling community in Cambridge, prompting them to demand increased safety measures from the city.
Zack Facco, a resident of Cambridge, expressed his concerns about the safety of cyclists in the area. He mentioned feeling unsafe while biking due to the constant flow of vehicles and the frequent misuse of bike lanes by motorists. Facco empathized with the victims of such incidents, acknowledging the severity of the situation.
The police investigation into the crash is ongoing, and it is yet to be determined whether the truck driver will face any charges. A vigil will be held on Monday night at the intersection where Nguyen was struck, serving as a tribute to her memory.
