From The Banner · Darreonna Davis · · 1m 10s
Roadside Assistance Operator Dies in Baltimore
Baltimore police investigate death after roadside operator struck by his vehicle.
In brief
Baltimore police investigate death after roadside operator struck by his vehicle. A 71-year-old roadside assistance operator died after his work vehicle rolled backward and hit him in Canton, Maryland. Originally reported by The Banner.
Death in Canton
A 71-year-old vehicle maintenance operator died after being struck by his work vehicle while providing roadside assistance in Canton on Monday afternoon.
Vehicle Shifted into Neutral
The man was conducting roadside maintenance when his vehicle shifted into neutral and rolled backward, hitting him.
Emergency Response
Baltimore police responded to the crash in the 900 block of South Kresson Street just before 1:20 p.m. Monday. Emergency personnel rendered aid, but the man was pronounced dead on the scene.
Baltimore Fatal Crashes
At least 14 fatal crashes have occurred in Baltimore this year, according to Maryland’s Highway Safety Office data.
Previous Fatal Crashes
A 66-year-old man died at a hospital after being struck by a car on Sept. 18 in the 2500 block of Greenmount Avenue. A 46-year-old man died in Brooklyn after being struck by a car in the 400 block of East Patapsco Avenue on Sept. 18.
In short
A 71-year-old roadside assistance operator died after his work vehicle rolled backward and hit him in Canton, Maryland.
