Video: Blue Springs Man Killed in Accident at Pontotoc Landfill

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PONTOTOC COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) — An accident involving an 18-wheeler at the Three Rivers Landfill in Pontotoc County leaves one man dead.

Pontotoc Sheriff Leo Mask said the victim, 50-year-old Blue Springs resident Bobby Williams, was at the landfill at about 8:30 a.m. this morning dumping garbage.

An 18-wheeler at the landfill was unable to see Williams in his path while backing up. Williams was knocked down, and caught under the truck’s wheels.

Mask said it was likely the victim was on his cellphone and was unable to hear the truck as it drew closer from behind.

Williams was declared dead on scene when EMS personnel arrived.

The incident is under investigation.