Investigation: Alcohol a factor in fatal garbage truck accident
An investigation has determined that alcohol was a factor in a crash that killed an Atlanta public works employee over the weekend.
Derryl Simmons, 54, of Decatur died Saturday when a garbage truck in which he was riding overturned while exiting I-75 southbound at the Cleveland Avenue off ramp, police said.
Another worker remains in Grady Memorial Hospital.
“Saturday’s fatal car crash involving employees of the Department of Public Works was a horrible tragedy that has deeply affected our workforce,” said Carlos Campos, interim director of communications for Mayor Kasim Reed. “A criminal investigation has determined that alcohol was a factor in the incident.”
An internal investigation is being conducted and appropriate action will be taken, he said.
About the Author
Angel K. Brooks is a senior manager for the programming team, focusing on quality control. She has been with the AJC since 2007 and started as a sports copy editor. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University.
