UPDATE: Identity released of RPM Staffing employee who died in accident involving City of Paris trash truck

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An employee from RPM Staffing died after an accident involving a City of Paris trash truck. City Manager Grayson Path provided an update:

After verifying that proper notifications have occurred, as an update to the original press release; on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at approximately 11:47 a.m., Ashton Smallwood, 18, an RPM Staffing employee assigned to the City of Paris Public Works Department, sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a City of Paris trash truck.  Regrettably, Mr. Smallwood died as a result of his injuries.  The accident occurred in the 1900 block of Jackson Street in Paris.  At this time, law enforcement is continuing its investigation of the incident.  The City of Paris City Council and Staff will continue to keep the family and friends in their thoughts and prayers.