A cement truck driver died Friday morning after his vehicle plunged 200-300 feet down a hillside in Smith Bay, St Thomas.
The incident occurred around 9:30 am on January 3, 2025.
Liston Pickering, an employee of Heavy Material LLC, lost control while reversing uphill with a full load after his truck’s rear tire struck a large rock.
The vehicle flipped multiple times before coming to rest down the embankment.
Emergency responders from VIFEMS and St. Thomas Rescue accessed the scene, confirming Pickering’s death at 10:12 am.
The Motor Carrier Unit is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
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