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Police ID man killed in apparent accident at Mesa business

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Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:47 am

INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA

A 64-year-old man died Tuesday at a Mesa business after police said he fell into a piece of equipment and became trapped.

Daryl Reinertson was the victim of an apparent accident at the facility, 11400 E. Pecos Road, police said.

The business is a waste tire collection site, accoding to Maricopa County officials.

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