Newport police release name of woman hit, killed by truck while riding bike

NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — Newport police on Thursday released the name of the woman who died from her injuries after she was hit by a truck.

Kayla Watson, 34, was killed after her electric bike collided with a Ford truck around 8 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Admiral Kalbfus Road and Hillside Avenue.

Police said Watson was ran over.

First responders provided emergency care on scene and rushed her to Newport Hospital, where she died.

The driver of the truck, 53-year-old James Drape, was cited for obedience to devices — red light, and due care by drivers.

The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether he will face criminal charges.