A 32-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, died in Las Vegas after being pinned against a loading dock bumper by a reversing tractor-trailer. The incident occurred just before 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday in the 4800 block of E. Cheyenne Avenue near Nellis Boulevard, according to News 3 LV.
Police reported that the man was found several hours later, and medical personnel declared him dead at the scene. Investigators determined the accident happened when the trailer reversed unexpectedly, a conclusion supported by site evidence and surveillance footage.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating an accident where a tractor-trailer reversed while backing into a loading dock, resulting in a death, as per 8 News Now. The cause of the reversal has not been released. The Clark County Coroner will notify the family before identifying the deceased. Authorities remind drivers to follow safety measures when operating large vehicles.
