Calgary man killed after being struck by reversing semi-truck in industrial area

A 69-year-old man has died after being struck by a semi-truck that was backing into a loading dock at a warehouse in Calgary’s southeast industrial area on Thursday.

Police say the man was walking behind the vehicle to set up a ramp when the collision occurred. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died.

The driver of the truck, a man in his 30s, was not injured and stayed at the scene while investigators arrived.

Calgary police and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officials are conducting a joint investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the incident. Workplace safety procedures are expected to be reviewed as part of the inquiry.