Sanitation worker killed when garbage truck rear-ended by motorist
By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com
on June 09, 2016 at 2:26 PM, updated June 09, 2016 at 3:51 PM
Jamie DickeyFacebook A 34-year-old sanitation worker was killed this morning when the truck he was riding on was struck by another motorist.
The Cullman County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Harold "Jamie" Dickey. He was a husband, and father of two.
The crash happened at 7:50 a.m. on U.S. Highway 231 South, said Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. Dickey was on the back of the garbage truck when he was hit by a pickup truck. Arab police and Alabama State Troopers responded to the scene.
Dickey was taken to Marshall Medical Center North, where he was pronounced dead, Kilpatrick said. The pickup truck that struck Dickey was heavily damaged, but the driver received only minor injuries.
"We're mourning for him,'' said Cullman County Attorney Chad Floyd. "It's a tough day for the county. We've never lost anyone like this before."
Grief counselors are being made available to Dickey's co-workers on Friday.
"Our employees are dedicated to public service, and Jamie was no exception. Jamie was a valuable part of our County work force, and he will be greatly missed,'' said Kenneth Walker, chairman of the Cullman County Commission. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jamie's family, his wife and children."
The investigation is ongoing by Alabama State Troopers.