October 10, 2024

Worker killed when struck by a motor vehicle

A county worker was struck by a vehicle and killed while clearing storm debris October 10, 2024, in Polk County, Florida. Bruse T. Kinsler, 68, of Haines City, Fla., was cutting a tree that was blocking the roadway after a storm when he was struck. The driver of the vehicle, also an employee of Polk County, was driving to assist with the storm cleanup. The driver was taken to the hospital, according to an ABC Action News report.