Mississippi Contractor Dies After Being Buried Under Hot Asphalt

Darrell Sheriff, 41, was attempting to repair a dump truck when a malfunction caused asphalt to pour onto him, leading to a tragic accident.

The incident occurred at AJ Materials in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday morning.
Darrell Sheriff was working on a hydraulic line under the truck when the tailgate unexpectedly opened.
Witnesses attempted to assist Sheriff, but his injuries were too severe for him to survive.
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade described the event as a horrific accident, with an investigation ongoing.
Sheriff was remembered by his family as a hardworking man who was simply trying to make a living.