Thursday, June 9th 2016, 9:52 pm EDT
By Amber Eady, Digital Content Producer
(Source: Steven Speegle)
A pick-up truck ran into the back of garbage truck killing the man who was riding on the back of it Thursday morning on Highway 231. (Source: WAFF) ARAB, AL (WAFF) - One man was killed when the garbage truck he was riding on the back of was hit by another vehicle Thursday morning.
Alabama State Troopers say, Harold James Dickey, 34, was killed when the garbage truck was hit be a 2013 Ford F350 driven by Kernie M. Risner, 33 of Blountsville.
The wreck happened close to the Arab Stockyard on U.S. 231, one mile south of Arab.
Dickey was transported to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Risner was not injured in the crash.
"Our employees are dedicated to public service, and Jamie was no exception," said Cullman County Commission Chairman Kenneth Walker. "Jamie was a valuable part of our County workforce, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jamie's family, his wife and children."
Troopers are not releasing any more information as they continue to investigate.