By Aaron Parseghian, WBZ-TV

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a driver who then fled the scene near the intersection of Concord Street and Gorman Road in Framingham, Massachusetts on Wednesday morning, according to police. 

Framingham police later located and arrested the driver. Investigators say Paulo Castro, 69, of Framingham, has been charged with leaving the scene of personal injury causing death after allegedly striking and killing the bicyclist.

Castro was arraigned on Thursday in Framingham District Court. During his court appearance, Castro argued that he believed he had hit a curb.

A judge ordered him released in $3,000 bail.

Orange tricycle at crash scene

Investigators had part of the road blocked for hours as they surrounded a mangled orange tricycle that was found near the crosswalk. "We saw up the street something was happening," neighbor Tracy Moutafis said. 

Moutafis said she saw first responders performing CPR. "He was on the gurney, and they put him in the ambulance," she said. 

The victim, a 43-year-old Framingham man, was taken to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries. His name has not been released. 

Moutafis said the distinctive orange bike made her fear the worst. "I see him, when he rides his bike, and I was like, 'oh no,'" she said. "We recognize the orange bike and it's just so sad. Can't even ride your bike in your own neighborhood." 

The crash renewed frustration for neighbors who say the area has long been plagued by speeding and reckless driving. 

"It's bound to happen," Moutafis said. "We've had problems on this street." 

John Booker who lives nearby echoed those concerns. 

"It's frustrating, it's unfortunately not surprising," he said. "The way we design our urban spaces, we don't really do enough for vulnerable road users." 

The crash is under investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, Framingham Police and the Massachusetts State Police.