The city’s insurance company will cover all but about $8,000 of the cost of the replacement truck, according to a news release from City Manager
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After evaluating the vehicle, truck maker Pierce Manufacturing determined it was a total loss, with a top executive telling the city that although the physical damage could likely be repaired, it was difficult to determine whether there might be “unknown damage to internal electrical components.”
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The city also implemented new vehicle safety protocols in response to the incident, including the addition of a “designated spotter” to the truck crew to help the operator avoid any hard-to-see obstacles.
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