# LUMA Energy employee killed in Villalba truck rollover, one survives

A LUMA Energy truck driver died in a Villalba crash; a second employee survived the incident.

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A LUMA Energy employee died in a truck crash at approximately 1:00 PM Monday on PR-547 in Villalba, Puerto Rico [^1][^4]

The municipality of Villalba stated that highway PR-547 at El Chichón sector is closed in both directions due to an accident with a LUMA Energy truck. [^2][^3][^9] Preliminary information indicates the LUMA truck suffered mechanical failure before falling down an embankment [^5] Police personnel and the Municipal Emergency Management Office are attending the accident site. [^6]

The municipality of Villalba exhorted drivers to follow authority instructions and keep the accident area clear. [^7] Police confirmed the deceased driver had not been identified at the time of reporting. [^8] The LUMA work crew was leaving the site after completing utility pole replacement work at the time of the crash [^10]

This incident is an ongoing developing news story. [^11] LUMA Energy stated it responded immediately to the incident and is following established safety protocols. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. A LUMA Energy employee died in a truck crash at approximately 1:00 PM Monday on PR-547 in Villalba, Puerto Rico (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
2. The municipality of Villalba stated that highway PR-547 at El Chichón sector is closed in both directions due to an accident with a LUMA Energy truck. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
3. Authorities stated that a LUMA Energy truck driver died from injuries after falling down an embankment in El Chichón, Villalba. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
4. A second LUMA Energy employee riding in the truck jumped out before the crash and survived (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
5. Preliminary information indicates the LUMA truck suffered mechanical failure before falling down an embankment (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
6. Police personnel and the Municipal Emergency Management Office are attending the accident site. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. The municipality of Villalba exhorted drivers to follow authority instructions and keep the accident area clear. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
8. Police confirmed the deceased driver had not been identified at the time of reporting. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
9. The accident occurred at approximately 2:09 PM on highway PR-547, El Chichón barrio, Villalba. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
10. The LUMA work crew was leaving the site after completing utility pole replacement work at the time of the crash (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
11. This incident is an ongoing developing news story. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
12. LUMA Energy stated it responded immediately to the incident and is following established safety protocols. (esnoticiapr.com, News)

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