Victoria police are investigating after a man was killed in an accident near Moxie’s Grill & Bar on Yates and Vancouver just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
Police were called to the 1300-block of Vancouver where they discovered a man suffering life-threatening injuries.
The man was sleeping in a dumpster, which was then emptied into a Waste Connections Canada garbage truck.
Officers remained on scene with the man until BC Emergency Health Services and Victoria Fire Department took over.
The man was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the vehicle was unharmed, and is being offered support.
The incident does not appear to be criminal at this time. If you have any other information, call Victoria police at 250-995-7654.
This is not the first time such a case has occurred. In Edmonton, a man was found dead at a recycling centre after suffering from crush injuries.
Ashley Mollison, an organizer with the Alliance Against Displacement, said the death on Wednesday is evidence that more should to done to ensure people aren’t forced to live on the streets where such accidents can occur.
Devastated by the news this morning. Feeling for this man and his loved ones. Continuing the fight against the Province and District of Saanich who want to displace #CampNamegans & force homeless people back into the streets where they are more vulnerable to accidents & violence. https://t.co/E1njTIfqkD
— Ashley Mollison (@aimollison) August 1, 2018
More to come.
