30-05-2025
Mechanic struck by cement truck in Moncton has died; WorkSafeNB investigating
Emergency services are pictured beside a cement truck that struck a pedestrian in Moncton, N.B., on May 29, 2025. (Wade Perry)
A mechanic who was struck by a cement truck in Moncton, N.B., Thursday afternoon has died from his injuries.
Emergency crews were called to the scene near Edinburgh and English drives around 2:50 p.m.
The man sustained life-threatening injuries and died in hospital.
A relative told CTV News the cement truck rolled over the man, who worked for the company that owns the truck.
They said the 39-year-old was a father of two.
WorkSafeNB confirmed the victim worked for Casey Concrete Ltd. and it is investigating the incident as a workplace fatality.
'We offer our deepest condolences to the worker's family, as well as their friends and colleagues,' said Lynn Meahan-Carson, manager of corporate communications for WorkSafeNB.
'As the investigation is ongoing, we cannot release any further information at this time.'
No one else was injured.
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