May 28, 2025

Trucker killed after being run over by own rig in Pennsylvania

Steve Smith

A truck driver lost his life Tuesday, May 27th, when he was run over by his own tractor-trailer in Rochester, Pennsylvania.

What happened: The 71-year-old driver was at the Sherwin-Williams paint facility on Cleveland Street, preparing to disconnect from his trailer.

As he worked outside his rig, the tractor started to roll forward.
Trying to stop the truck, the driver was pulled under the rear wheels and fatally injured.
The trailer then rolled backwards, crossed the street, and ended up in a nearby parking lot.

Police response: Local police called in the Pennsylvania State Police to help investigate and checked the truck’s braking system.

No problems were found with the brakes, according to CBS Pittsburgh.
The truck driver's name has not been released.

Neighbors told reporters there is usually a lot of truck activity in the area, and the accident left people shaken.

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