BROOKLYN, NEW YORK—
Galaxy GC Group, LLC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle or object propelled by another vehicle location unspecified · Multiple surface and flesh wounds
Final narrative
An employee was operating a garbage truck's controls. A box truck struck roadway barricades that then struck the employee who sustained cuts and bruises to the head and chest.
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