A Ste. Anne man is dead after being run over by his gravel truck yesterday near Blumenort, Manitoba.
On September 19, 2011, at about 6pm, Steinbach RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene of a fatal workplace accident in the RM of Hanover, near Blumenort, Manitoba.
Investigation at the scene indicates that the operator of a commercial dump-truck hauling gravel was fatally injured at the location.
Evidence collected and witness statements at this time suggest that the lone male operator was outside of the vehicle dumping a load of gravel when the truck rolled forward, running him over.
The operator, a 53-year-old man from the RM of Ste. Anne, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name will not be released.
RCMP and Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety continue to investigate.
