Driver Arrested in Queens Accident That Killed Bicyclist

The driver of a tractor trailer driver has been arrested on a manslaughter charge in connection with an accident in Queens that killed a bicyclist.

Police say 57-year-old Dennis Forceri was making a right turn onto 56th Road at 48th Street in Sunnyside Wednesday morning when he struck 34-year-old Anna Rodriguez, of Ridgewood.

Rodriguez was pronounced dead at Elmhurst General Hospital.

Police say Forceri was taken into custody at the scene. He also faces criminally negligent homicide, driving while ability impaired by drugs and other charges.

It wasn't clear if he had a lawyer.

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