Mishap at Minnesota Factory Claims Life of Truck Driver
Eagan, MN (KROC-AM News)- An apparent accident at a Minnesota bottling facility has claimed the life of a truck driver.
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Limited information has been released as of Tuesday afternoon.
A spokesman for the Eagan Police Department says officers responded to the incident, which was initially reported as a medical call, shortly before noon on Monday.
Truck Driver Dies in Accident at Coca-Cola Bottling Facility in Eagan, MN
The fatality occurred at the Coca-Cola Bottling Facility at 2750 Eagandale Blvd. in Eagan.
Police say the victim was working alone on a semi trailer when an accident caused a fatal injury.
Authorities have identified the victim as 69-year-old Jesse Charles Murdock. Murdock was employed by Taylor Trucking, police say.
The fatal accident is under investigation by the Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspector and the Eagan Police Department.
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