Toronto garbage worker dead after being hit by his own truck: police
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TORONTO – A 66-year-old Toronto garbage truck driver is dead after police say he was hit by his own truck.
Police say it happened around 8:30 a.m. in Scarborough.
They say the worker was outside the truck when it started to roll into him.
Police say he died at the scene.
A city spokesperson says they were “deeply saddened” by the employee’s death and extended condolences to his family, friends and peers.
The statement says the city is co-operating with police and investigators with the Ministry of Labour.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 2, 2025.