Crime & Safety
Man Pinned By Vehicle During Mechanical Work In Derby: Report
Police said a man became pinned underneath a vehicle while performing mechanical work over the weekend in Derby, according to a new report.
DERBY, CT — A man performing mechanical work in Derby became pinned underneath a vehicle Saturday evening and was rescued by police, WTNH News 8 reports. Police said the 54-year-old man was pinned by the front left wheel of a 2003 Hummer.
According to News 8, family members and neighbors tried to push the vehicle off the man before officers arrived and successfully moved the Hummer. The man was then taken to a hospital after showing signs of respiratory distress, and police said he is expected to recover.
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