Construction worker killed in campus accident

The investigation continues into the death of a construction worker killed on the University of Georgia campus: UGA Police say the worker, employed by a company based in Watkinsville, was hit by a piece of machinery while working on a steam line between the University’s Miller Learning Center and the Tate Student Center. The victim has been identified as Trevor Wilkie,36, Athens

From WSB TV…

A construction accident on the University of Georgia’s campus left one man dead.

Just before 10 a.m. on Friday, university police officials say an employee with IMI Construction in Watkinsville was working on a steam line project on campus when he was accidentally hit by some construction equipment.

UGA police, Athens-Clarke County Fire and EMS and National EMS responded to treat the worker, whose identity has not been released.

He was taken to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

It’s unclear what led up to him being hit by one of the machines or if anyone may face charges.

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