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.
What we know:…