A city of Atlanta employee was killed Sunday while working to repair a sewer on Kirkwood Road.
Carl Newman, who worked as a member of the construction team for the infrastructure operations division of the city’s watershed department, died as a result of an accident, officials said. No details about the accident were released.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Newman,” Department of Watershed Management Commissioner Kishia L. Powell said in a statement. “He was a dedicated and well-respected member of our Wastewater Collection Construction Team, performing work that is vital to the function of our city. Our prayers and thoughts are with Carl's family, his friends, and the Wastewater Collection team, especially his crew mates.”
The team was working with the Office of Linear Infrastructure Operations, which oversees all aspects of Atlanta's drinking water system. The office is responsible for the operation and maintenance of drinking water mains and infrastructure, as well as sanitary lines and sewers, according to the watershed department.
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