The 19-year-old man was stringing lights near the fountain when he was struck by a truck, police said.
JACKSON -- A 19-year-old working at Six Flags Great Adventure died as a result of injuries he suffered on Friday when he was struck by a truck while stringing lights, police said.
Jackson police said in a statement that officers and emergency personnel responded around 6:50 a.m. to the area near the fountain at the amusement park after receiving a report of a man struck by a piece of machinery.
The 19-year-old was stringing lights near the fountain when he was hit by a lift truck, police said. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment where he later died, according to police.
Police did not release the man's identity.
"We are deeply saddened by our colleague's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time," a Six Flags spokeswoman said in a statement emailed to NJ Advance Media. "The foundation of our company and the industry is safety, and we are conducting a comprehensive investigation into this incident."
Police are also continuing to investigate the incident.
No additional information was available.
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