Ala. worker run over by dump truck - WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.

Ala. worker run over by dump truck

Posted by: John Shryock - bio | email

AUBURN, AL (WSFA) - An investigation is underway in Lee County where a man was run over and killed by a dump truck.

Auburn Assistant Police Chief, Tommy Dawson tells WSFA 12 News sister station WTVM 9 they responded to an accident call around 1:15pm Monday.

When officers arrived on the scene near Farmville Baptist Church on Lee County Rd 72 they learned a dump truck driver had backed over an employee while he was working on a road asphalt project.

Police say both the driver of the dump truck and the victim worked for East Alabama Paving.

The victim's name is not being released while police try to contact family members.

The accident remands under investigation, but Chief Dawson says no charges are expected against the dump truck driver.

©2010 WSFA. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

  • NewsMore>>

  • Parents sue Houston daycare for negligence after 3-year-old dies in hot van

    Parents sue Houston daycare for negligence after 3-year-old dies in hot van

    Wednesday, August 15 2018 1:21 AM EDT2018-08-15 05:21:44 GMT
    R.J. Pryer was described as a 3-year-old who loved shapes, singing and the color yellow. (Source: Pryer Family/KTRK/CNN)R.J. Pryer was described as a 3-year-old who loved shapes, singing and the color yellow. (Source: Pryer Family/KTRK/CNN)

    The little boy’s parents are also pushing for laws and procedural changes that will hold daycares accountable for the safety of children.

    More >>

    The little boy’s parents are also pushing for laws and procedural changes that will hold daycares accountable for the safety of children.

    More >>

  • Kansas governor concedes GOP primary to secretary of state

    Kansas governor concedes GOP primary to secretary of state

    Tuesday, August 14 2018 1:36 PM EDT2018-08-14 17:36:01 GMT
    Wednesday, August 15 2018 1:11 AM EDT2018-08-15 05:11:02 GMT
    (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall). Board of County Commissioners chairman Ed Eilert checks his cell phone following the Johnson County Board of Canvassers meeting, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in Olathe, Kan. County election officials across Kansas on Monday beg...(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall). Board of County Commissioners chairman Ed Eilert checks his cell phone following the Johnson County Board of Canvassers meeting, Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in Olathe, Kan. County election officials across Kansas on Monday beg...

    Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has slightly widened his lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the state's Republican primary for governor.

    More >>

    Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has slightly widened his lead over Gov. Jeff Colyer in the state's Republican primary for governor.

    More >>

  • Owner of car dealership in AL charged with meth trafficking and possession of drugs

    Owner of car dealership in AL charged with meth trafficking and possession of drugs

    Wednesday, August 15 2018 1:09 AM EDT2018-08-15 05:09:55 GMT
    For several months authorities have been investigating James Patrick Cannon, owner of Galaxy Auto Sales in Valley, and Meredith Brooke Wilkerson for allegations of trafficking controlled substances. (Source: Chambers County)For several months authorities have been investigating James Patrick Cannon, owner of Galaxy Auto Sales in Valley, and Meredith Brooke Wilkerson for allegations of trafficking controlled substances. (Source: Chambers County)

    Two suspects were arrested for trafficking controlled substances and face several other drug-related charges in Valley, Alabama. 

    More >>

    Two suspects were arrested for trafficking controlled substances and face several other drug-related charges in Valley, Alabama. 

    More >>
    •   
Powered by Frankly