Man killed in workplace accident at Toyota in Georgetown

An investigation is underway following a deadly workplace accident at the Toyota plant in Georgetown.

Police say a worker became pinned between a truck and a trailer near gate 21.

Scott County Coroner John Goble says the worker was a contractor with Ryder. Goble says the employee got caught between the fifth wheel and a trailer while trying to connect the two.

The accident happened around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday.

The victim's name hasn't been released, but we do know he was a 33-year-old father of two.

Medical examiners are performing an autopsy on the man in Frankfort.

Toyota released a statement following the death.

"Early Tuesday morning, a serious accident occurred at Toyota’s Manufacturing plant in Kentucky resulting in the death of an employee with Ryder, one of Toyota’s carriers. The incident took place outside the plant near one of the company’s docks. Production was halted at the plant while we continue to work closely with officials to gather more information. All of us at Toyota extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the Ryder employee."

Ryder also released a statement saying in part the company is saddened by the loss of life and security and safety remains a top priority.

OSHA is involved in the investigation which is standard procedure.