A New York City Sanitation worker died on the job in Queens on Saturday evening, according to local officials.
Richard Errico, a 19-year veteran of the department, appears to have been killed outside of the DSNY garage for District’s 11 and 13 in Douglaston, according to grisly photos from the scene.
The details of what happened were not immediately clear.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and DSNY Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who were seen walking around the scene together Saturday night, confirmed Errico had died.
“Our thoughts tonight are with Richard’s family, friends, coworkers, and everyone who knew and loved him,” said Mayor Adams in a statement, adding that he had met with his relatives.
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