Contractor Killed in Dump Truck Asphalt Accident

Darrell Sheriff, a 41-year-old construction worker in Mississippi, died in a tragic accident after being buried under hot asphalt due to a dump truck malfunction. The incident occurred while Sheriff was fixing a hydraulic line under the truck, which unexpectedly released its load of asphalt, according to local authorities. Witnesses attempted to assist, but were unable to save him. Described by family and friends as a 'good, hardworking family man,' Sheriff’s death has been classified as accidental, though a police investigation is ongoing. Police Chief Joseph Wade and others expressed condolences to the family, highlighting the sorrowful impact on the Jackson community. The accident underscores the risks faced by construction workers, with OSHA likely to be involved in the investigation.