Garbage worker struck in hit-and-run

Garbage worker struck in hit-and-run

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The garbage crew continued to pick up trash without their injured co-worker after he was taken to the hospital. (Photo: Greg Long) The garbage crew continued to pick up trash without their injured co-worker after he was taken to the hospital. (Photo: Greg Long)
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) -

Birmingham police are looking for a female driver who they say struck a garbage truck worker just after 7:00. a.m. Thursday.

The man's supervisor says the truck was stopped on Sun Valley Road and the worker was crossing the street to get the trash and a woman in a burgundy Chevy Tahoe hit him and kept driving.

The victim was taken to UAB Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

If you saw anything you are asked to call the Birmingham police.

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