Ashland ,VA : 18 - Years old Kristina Goodrow killed after struck by by tractor trailer while riding to hom from his work on Sunday night ,June 7th 2015

Police say an 18-year-old who was riding a bike late at night has been struck and killed in Ashland.

Multiple news outlets report Kristina Goodrow was traveling north in the right-hand lane of Washington Highway about 11 p.m. Sunday when a tractor trailer going the same direction collided with her. Goodrow was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the driver of the tractor trailer, 61-year-old John Edward Hardin of Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been charged with reckless driving. Investigators say it does not appear speed or alcohol was a factor in the crash.

Police say Goodrow was not wearing a helmet but suspect it would have made little difference. Family members say Goodrow was riding her bike home from her job at a Subway restaurant.

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18-year-old riding bicycle home from work in Ashland struck, killed by tractor trailer