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Garbage truck backs over, kills Florida man walking dog
ORLANDO, Fla. – A garbage truck struck and killed a 73-year-old Florida man who was walking his dog.
Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Kim Montes said in a news release that the truck backed into James Lear about 7 a.m. Wednesday near Orlando.
Lear died a short time later at a hospital. His dog, who also was hit, is being treated at a veterinary clinic.
Troopers are investigating the crash and Montes says charges are pending.
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