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Man killed by working on his semi-truck in southeast Alabama

Photo from scene of accident (Photo credit: Rickey Stokes News)

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man was working on a tractor-trailer in the parking lot of the Circle K when police say a parts failure killed the man.

On Sunday night at the Circle K on Headland Avenue, Michael West was working underneath his semi-truck on the suspension when a part came loose and killed him, according to Dothan police.

Police continue to investigate but, currently, no foul play is suspected.