Worker Knocked Out of Boom Truck, Dies

Oct. 12, 2022

An on-road heavy truck apparently hit the bucket of a boom truck, causing the worker to be thrown out of the bucket and onto a bike trail about 40 feet below, according to news reports.

The worker was killed in the incident.

The boom arm was extended into the open lane of traffic in which the truck was traveling. The impact spun the bucket around and ejected the worker.

Watch the report here.

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