Jerry Hickman Killed in Sherman Workplace Accident at Tyson Foods

Sherman, Texas (January 9, 2021) – A man was killed Thursday morning in a workplace accident in Sherman, according to police.

The deadly accident happened around 11:30 a.m., January 7, at Tyson Foods.

Police said Jerry Hickman, 54, was pinned between a semi-trailer and loading dock as the trailer was being moved into place.

Hickman was taken to Wilson N. Jones Hospital in Sherman, where he later died.

The police are conducting the investigation.

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