Worker killed after car falls on him at vehicle repair shop in Orange County, deputies say Fatal incident occurred at J & J Automotive in Orlando
Orange County Sheriff's Office cruiser.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A worker was killed after a car fell on him at an Orlando vehicle repair shop Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
According to investigators, the incident occurred at the J & J Automotive located at 1455 West Landstreet Road #514.
[TRENDING: Orlando police release new video, seek info after chaos erupts at Lake Eola | Midwest favorite Skyline Chili opening 1st Central Florida store | Become a News 6 Insider (it’s free!) ]
Deputies said they responded to a man, in his 60s, who had a car fall on him. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died, the sheriff’s office said.
This is the second fatal incident in as many days involving workers in Orange County. This comes after a man in his 30s fell to his death while working on the roof at ARIUM Greenview Apartments a day prior.
This is an active investigation and no other details are available at this time. Check back here for updates.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily :
Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
Not a drill: Central Florida getting rare June cold front Florida HOA ‘postpones’ elections amid legal battle with resident Florida lawmakers OK an amendment to cut your property taxes. Here's what happens next ‘She loved the beach:’ Family remembers Daytona Beach Shores toll booth worker killed in crash Mom leaves toddler in hot car while donating plasma, police say Woman arrested after allegedly driving truck into beach toll booth, killing worker Toll attendant killed after pickup crashes through Daytona Beach Shores booth Drier, cooler air is headed to Central Florida. Here's when to expect it Orlando Science Center’s 8K dome reopens June 1 with laser projection and surround sound Blue Origin rocket explosion startles Cape Canaveral residents News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh has confirmed the Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to make Sean Sweeney the team’s new head coach. Rocket explosions happen more often than you might realize. It’s the harsh reality of rocket science! What's next for space exploration after New Glenn explosion? SpaceX launch draws crowds hours after New Glenn explosion SPACEX'S FALCON 9 LAUNCHES SUCCESSFULLY 12 HOURS AFTER BLUE ORIGIN EXPLOSION WOW. The Blue Origin rocket explosion could be seen from Downtown Orlando WOW | Crazy video shows rocket explosion ‘Hand to God?’: One-armed Florida woman speaks out about viral traffic stop The Attic nightclub closing after 16 years in downtown Orlando Florida Special Session: What it means for your property tax bill Previous video Next video
