31-year-old Trash Collector Killed in Garbage Truck Accident
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 15, 2023
The victim was crushed under the rear driver's side wheels of the garbage truck.
A tragic incident occurred in Ridley Park, Delaware County on Tuesday, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old trash collector. The victim was run over by a garbage truck while performing his duties.
According to the police, the driver of the vehicle, who works for J.P. Mascaro & Sons Garbage, accidentally knocked over the man while reversing. Tragically, he was pulled under the rear driver's side wheels and crushed. Emergency officials were immediately called to the scene to provide assistance.
The Ridley Park Police Department has initiated an investigation into this unfortunate accident. Fortunately, no other vehicles were involved in this incident.
In response to this devastating event, J.P. Mascaro & Sons released a statement expressing their sorrow: "J.P. Mascaro & Sons is sad to report that one member of its three-person trash truck crew died today while collecting residential waste. Family members have been spoken to, and the company will stay in close contact with them during this very difficult time."
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Tags: Fatality, Investigation, Pennsylvania, Accident, Ridley Park, Ridley Park Police, Garbage Truck
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- 31-year-old trash collector
- Vehicles:
- garbage truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- City:
- Ridley Park
- Location:
- unknown
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-15
- Time of Incident:
- unknown
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