GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Lexington man was killed Monday night by his own vehicle as it rolled down a city street, striking another vehicle, according to Thomasville police.
Shortly after 8:30 p.m., Thomasville police received a call to the 200 block of Church Street in reference to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
57-year-old Lester Eugene Bean was killed as a result of the accident, according to police.
Investigators said Bean had parked and exited his 1992 Ford truck on the side of Church Street when it began to roll forward.
Police then said Bean attempted to stop the truck by opening the driver’s door and re-entering the truck. The truck continued rolling forward, crossing the street, and came to a stop after hitting an unoccupied, parked 2010 GMC Yukon, according to police.
Officers said Bean was pinned between the two vehicles and died at the scene.
The Thomasville Traffic Safety Unit is continuing its investigation.
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