A mechanic was killed in a fatal accident at a Long Island truck repair shop on Labor Day when a semi-truck rolled backward over him. The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at Gabrielli Truck Sales in Hicksville, according to Nassau County police.
The identity of the deceased mechanic has not yet been released. Police stated that the truck was being repaired when it unexpectedly rolled back, crushing the employee. First responders pronounced the mechanic dead at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, but they do not suspect foul play or believe the death to be a homicide. The investigation is ongoing.