A 69-year-old truck driver tragically died in an accident on Monday while working alone on a semi-trailer at the Reyes Coca-Cola bottling plant in Eagan, Minnesota.
What happened: The accident occurred around noon on September 30th when Jesse Charles Murdock, an employee of Taylor Trucking, was working on a tractor trailer. Police and emergency services were called to the scene but Murdock's injuries turned out to be fatal.
"We are deeply saddened to confirm the tragic incident that occurred today at our Eagan facility," stated a Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling spokesperson. "We are giving this incident our full attention and will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding it. Our hearts are with the individual’s family and friends."
- Details of the incident remain unclear.
- Minnesota State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Unit is assisting with the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine exactly what led to this tragic event, according to KARE 11.
Further details may be provided as the investigation continues.