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Binman killed after being run down by pal
8:50pm Thursday 15th May 2008
A binman died after he was crushed under the wheels of a dustcart driven by his best friend.
Residents watched in horror today as the dust cart reversed up a residential road, knocking Horsham District Council refuse worker Jason Maguire to the ground and killing him instantly.
Mr Maguire, 34, was working as part of a team of three working in Andrews Road in Southwater, near Horsham, when the accident happened at about 9.20am.
The road was closed until 12.50pm while police tried to work out exactly how the crash happened.
Mr Maguire was an avid fan of Liverpool football club, who idolised Steven Gerrard. His family plan to hold a Liverpool-themed funeral and then later scatter his ashes at the team's Anfield ground.
Liz Kitchen, the leader of Horsham council, said: "This is a tremendous shock to everyone and our deepest sympathies go to his family and colleagues.
"Jason had worked for the council since 2005.
"Full details of the incident are being investigated and we are working with the police and Health and Safety Executive in relation to their enquiries."
Anyone who saw the accident or has information about it should call Sussex Police quoting Operation Hatch.
Leave your tributes to Mr Maguire below.
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A Brighton Fan, Brighton says...
12:33pm Fri 16 May 08
hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark.
At the end of a storm is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark.
Walk on through the wind,
Walk on through the rain,
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never, ever walk alone.
claire sayers, andrews road southwater says...
11:30pm Fri 16 May 08
Jason,you were an old school friend,an entertaining duo(with John:your twin).
May you be at peace,
my heart goes out to all who were close to you.
such a tragic loss.
from Claire (Bachelor)
charley, Haywards Heath says...
3:30pm Sat 17 May 08
debbie, worthing says...
7:01pm Sun 18 May 08
jamie cartwright, worthing says...
7:10pm Sun 18 May 08
JESSICA ROBERTS, HORSHAM says...
10:06am Wed 25 Jun 08
YOULL NEVER WALK ALONE
REST IN PEACE UNCLE JAY JAY
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A Jones, Southwater says...
9:44pm Thu 15 May 08
My heart felt sympathy to his family,colleagues and friends.
May you rest in peace.