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Sanitation Worker Dies After Falling from Garbage Truck in Cherokee County
A 32-year-old sanitation worker died after falling off a garbage truck on his first day, according to the Cherokee County Coroner's Office. The victim was identified as John Derrick Dover, and the truck was driven by his father.
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A 32-year-old sanitation worker from South Carolina died after falling off a garbage truck on his first day on the job, according to the Cherokee County Coroner's Office.
The victim was identified as John Derrick Dover, the coroner's office reported. Dover was riding on the rear platform of the truck around 1:50 m. Monday when the vehicle made a turn and he fell onto the pavement. He was taken to Spartanburg Medical Center, where he died, the coroner's office said.
The truck was being driven by Dover's father, and it was Dover's first day on the job, according to the coroner's office.
The Cherokee County Coroner's Office did not release additional details about the incident or any potential contributing factors.
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ClaimA 32-year-old sanitation worker from South Carolina died after he fell off a garbage truck on his first day on the job.