Friday, March 14, 2014

Schuylkill Haven Man Dies After Being Hit By Tractor Trailer in Orwigsburg

Thursday, Orwigsburg Police were dispatched to 403 North Warren Street, Classtex Mills, in the borough just after 7:00 am for a report of someone struck by a vehicle.


 According to Orwigsburg Police, Terry Lee Warner, 66, of Schuylkill Haven was struck by a tractor trailer the while the truck was backing into the loading dock.

Warner was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Scott Clews.

Warner was employed at Classtex Mills for more than 20 years.

No criminal charges will be filed against the operator of the tractor trailer, as the incident has been ruled an accident.

A virtual autospy is planned by the Office of the Coroner.

Information provided to Skook News by Orwigsburg Police Department