Man Hit, Killed By Ice Cream Truck In Brockton Identified As Joao Fernandes
BROCKTON (CBS) -- A man was hit and killed by an ice cream truck in Brockton on Thursday night. The victim was identified as 54-year-old Joao Fernandes, of Brockton, by the Plymouth County District Attorney's office.
It happened at the intersection of North Main Street and Huntington Street around 6:45 p.m.
According to the D.A., first responders found Fernandes with serious injuries and rushed him to Good Samaritan Hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The "Mel's" ice cream truck driver stayed at the scene and is not being identified at this time.
It's unclear what led up to the crash.
Brockton Police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating.
