Senior citizen dies after being struck by waste disposal truck in Narrgansett

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NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WLNE)- A 90-year-old South Kingstown resident has died after being struck by a garbage truck outside the Narragansett Community Center  Monday morning, police said in a statement.

Staff at the community center told ABC 6 Lilian Holmsen was a frequent visitor there and the center is a popular spot with elderly residents.

 

A game had been scheduled for noon, just after the accident had occurred.

A request for comment from the company that owns the truck, Narragansett Rubbish Removal, has not been returned.

The incident remains under investigation. 

©WLNE-TV/ABC 6

 

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