COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A pedestrian died after being hit by a City of College Station garbage truck Tuesday morning.
The accident happened at Lake Walk at Traditions, located at 8175 Atlas Pear Drive, according to the College Station Police Department.
Police are asking residents to avoid the area while the Criminal Investigations Division and Crime Scene investigate the scene.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life involving a City of College Station solid waste vehicle this morning," a city representative said in a statement to KCEN 6 News and KAGS News on Tuesday. "Our sincere and heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and all involved. The City of College Station is investigating how the tragedy occurred and will provide more details later."
College Station Police say the identity of the victim in the accident will not be revealed until next of kin is notified.
The city says they are suspending trash collection for the day and pushing back collections to Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Additional updates to this story will be provided as they become available.