COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - A person has died after being struck by a dump truck on 11 St. and Broadway in Columbus.
The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office confirms that 30-year-old William “WD” Feeney of Midland died at approximately 8:54 a.m.
They also say Feeney was in a wheelchair when he was struck by the dump truck.
The Muscogee County School District says Feeney was a substitute teacher from 2013 to 2014 and was a special education teacher at Midland Middle School from 2014 to 2016.
Feeney was also an employee of Columbus State University as an IT Support Specialist. He also had a 2013 Bachelor of Science degree in middle grades education from CSU.
Columbus State University released a statement saying in part,
Officials with Columbus State also says the CSU Counseling Center is ready to assist anyone who needs to speak with someone.
News Leader 9 reached out to Joe Ryan Enterprises for a statement. They have chosen not to make any comments at this time until more information is known.
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