Family mourns New Port Richey city worker who died during workplace accident

The Brief

  • The grieving family of a New Port Richey city worker who died following a work-related accident at a city wastewater lift station, is speaking about his death and wondering if it might have been preventable.
  • A second worker was also injured.
  • Officials have released few details, and the incident remains under investigation.

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. The family of Gary Greger, a New Port Richey public works employee who died after a workplace accident on Monday, is mourning the loss of a man they describe as kind, thoughtful and devoted to his loved ones.

Greger, 47, was a utility mechanic for the city and died at a wastewater lift station located on the 6700 block of Pine Hill Road. Another city worker was injured in the same incident but has since been treated and released.

Now, as a small memorial grows near the site, Greger’s family said they are left with heartbreak, memories and questions they said need answers.

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