November 18, 2024

Tragic accident claims life in Brooklyn cargo-loading zone

Steve Smith

Tragic accident claims life in Brooklyn cargo-loading zone

A tragic accident occurred in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday, November 18, 2024, when a man fell out of a box truck and was fatally struck by a passing tractor-trailer.

Details: 65-year-old Shumi Izjaguev was loading a truck on Columbia St. near Red Hook's Erie Basin. He fell into the street and was hit by a tractor-trailer that did not stop, according to Yahoo News.

Izjaguev was quickly taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The tractor-trailer driver may not have realized they hit someone, as no arrests have been made.

Investigation: The NYPD's collision investigation squad is looking into the incident to determine what happened.

The sad passing of Izjaguev is a reminder of the unpredictable dangers around cargo-loading zones. No further details have been disclosed at this time.

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