Mississippi Man Tragically Dies Under Hot Asphalt While Fixing Truck

A 41-year-old man named Darrell Sheriff died in Jackson, Mississippi, after being buried under hot asphalt while repairing his dump truck. The incident occurred at AJ Materials when the truck's tailgate opened unexpectedly, releasing the asphalt. Despite efforts to rescue him, Sheriff succumbed to the accident, which police are investigating but currently consider accidental. The police chief expressed condolences to the victim's family, highlighting the tragedy of the situation.