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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221657349

DEKALB COUNTY - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Event
Crushed, Motor Vehicle, Patrolman, Semi Tractor Trailer, Struck By
NAICS
922120
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347380255
Employer profile
DEKALB COUNTY - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Summary number
221657349
Report ID
0551701

Event description

Employee is killed when struck by semi-truck

Investigation abstract

At 10:30 p.m. on March 28, 2024, an employee in a was on stationary patrol in a vehicle. While on stationary patrol, a semi-truck struck the back rear end of the vehicle, causing the employee to be crushed and killed at the scene. The employee was transported to Kishwaukee Northwestern Hospital/Dekalb, where she was pronounced dead.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 35 F

    Event type
    14

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