By SANCHESKA BROWN
Tribune Staff Reporter
sbrown@tribunemedia.net
A FREAK accident at a construction site claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.
The Tribune understands the man, who sources identified as Tyson Miller, an employee of Knowles Construction, may have been attempting to jump onto the Mack trailer bed when he lost his balance and fell.
He was apparently crushed to death under the impact of two tyres.
The accident happened around 10.20am yesterday off of Gladstone Road and John F Kennedy Drive.
Police say when they arrived, they found a tractor trailer parked along the southern side of the street with the man’s body underneath the left driver tyre.
Superintendent Ken Strachan, of the Traffic Division, said police were still in the early stages of their investigations.
Ian Lightbourne, site supervisor, said Tyson was just recently hired to work for the company and was initially working the night shift.
“He just starting working with us three months ago. He was a trenching guy. He was a really good guy, such a nice boy. He just bought everyone breakfast right before he died, this is a shock for everyone,” he said.
The driver, who was visibly shaken was taken to hospital and treated for shock.
The company is working on the Airport Gateway Project.
The site was shut down for the day.
Comments
John 11 years, 3 months ago
In times like these most people will keep quiet because they don't know what to say. But also in times like these friends and family are asking "why why why it had to happen to him?" theywant to be comforted.. The young man died trying to earn an honest living..Rest assured that today his soul lies in the bosom of Abraham.. he may have given up this flesh body but his spirit lives on he may have given up his flesh body but his spirit is still alive!..to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord...and his soul IS at peace! we know your pain..the shortest verse in the bible is "Jesus wept" so cry for your dearly departed but rejoicing cometh in the morning..we'll understand it one ay bye ad bye...John3:16
sylvia 11 years, 3 months ago
My condolence to the family in their hour of grief. We will never understand "why" but God understand our sorrows and He only takes the best. Be encouraged all is not loss. Gone but never forgotten; Tyson, will live on in your hearts. May God Bless you and give you strength from day to day.
vernelllloyd 11 years, 1 month ago
Renardo the lord loan you to me for 26 years, well you was 27 years on Feb 15th, I am getting use of you not being around, in reality, you are really gone, but you will never be forgotten by all of us who missed and loved you. You was happy when you got that job, you almost spend 8 months there, and work there until the end of your journey. One day we will understand it better by In by. Sleep on my good son, we love you but Jesus loves you best. I thank you all on behalf of my family for your prayers, and continued support, may God bless you and yours always. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS, RENARDO EDNAL "TYSON" MILLER. R.I.P.
mike06 10 years, 5 months ago
Oh my God! It was a tragedy. Unfortunately my friend`s dad died in the same way. Everyone was on shock. They wanted to burn him in order to keep the ash into the house. They bought an urn from http://www.urns.com">http://www.urns.com
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