Truck driver dies at Eagan Coca-Cola facility

Eagan police say they are investigating the death of a truck driver at a Coca-Cola bottling facility on Monday.

Officers were called to the Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling facility in Eagan for a medical incident.

Police said 69-year-old Jesse Charles Murdock, a truck driver for Taylor Trucking, was working alone on a semi-trailer when an unspecified accident occurred.

While they did not specify what the accident was, police said Murdock received a fatal injury as a result and died.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm the tragic incident that occurred on Monday at our Eagan facility,” a Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling spokesperson said in a statement. “We are giving this incident our full attention and are thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding it. Our hearts are with the individual’s family and friends.”

The investigation is ongoing, with the Minnesota State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspector assisting police with their investigation.

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has asked Reyes Coca-Cola Facility for a comment on the situation and we will update this article when they respond.