Woman, 60, is killed by 18-wheeler on the Bowery

A tractor-trailer was making a turn at Bowery and Hester St. on Monday at 12:15 p.m. and hit a woman crossing the street. The victim, an Asian woman, 60, who was not identified by police, was declared dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and was not charged, but police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.