Sudbury city employee killed in highway accident

A City of Greater Sudbury employee was killed in a motor vehicle incident on Highway 144 near Dowling on Wednesday.

The incident took place shortly before 4:30 p.m. and closed the highway for several hours.

“It is with great sorrow that we announce the loss of our dear brother yesterday, in a fatal motor vehicle accident, at work,” CUPE 4705 posted to Facebook this morning.

“We send our condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.”

A city spokesperson confirmed the death of a city employee and said a statement with more information will be released later today.

Our sister site Sudbury.com reached out to Nipissing West OPP by phone this morning but did not receive an immediate response.

On the CUPE 4705 Facebook page, condolences have already started pouring in.

“He always had a joke to tell...rest in peace my friend,” one commenter wrote.

“A terrible loss he was a great friend and all around good guy RIP brother,” wrote another.

“I had the best of times working with you. Going to miss those daily laughs,” another commenter posted. “Till we meet again.”