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Man dies after crawling under tractor-trailer, police say

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A pedestrian is dead after crawling under a tractor-trailer, according to Metro Police.

The incident happened near a business in the 7200 block of South Eastern Avenue.

Police say that a man crawled under a trailer that was parked in a loading bay. The tractor unit was connected to the trailer. The driver exited the tractor and prepared the trailer for movement. The driver reentered the tractor and began to pull forward, running over the pedestrian who was under the trailer.

Medical crews pronounced the man dead at the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation. Please avoid the area.

This is a developing story.