Cyclist killed in crash with truck named

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Police have named the woman killed when her bike and a semi-trailer truck collided in Palmerston North yesterday.

She was Jocelyn Goodwin, aged 51, from Palmerston North, an experienced road cyclist.

The crash happened on Summerhill Drive just after 7am, with both Mrs Goodwin and the truck travelling up the road when the collision happened.

Mrs Goodwin died at the scene.

Police say they've now spoken to the truck driver but are still in the process of interviewing witnesses.

Mrs Goodwin was known to frequently take part in cycling events.