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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR- 162-11
May 17, 2011

MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND COMMISSIONER SADIK-KHAN ANNOUNCE DEATH OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEE ERROL WILSON

Statement of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg

“Late last night, Errol Wilson, a Highway Repairer at the Department of Transportation, was killed in an accident while conducting road repair work on the Cross Island Parkway near Northern Boulevard. Errol, a resident of Queens, was 59 and served the Department for the last 18 years. He is survived by his wife Valerie White, his son Errol, Jr. and his daughter Tanya. The NYPD is investigating the cause of the accident, which involved a Department of Transportation vehicle.

“The accident is a tragic reminder that so many dedicated, unsung City workers take on dangerous assignments each and every day to ensure sure our City can run. As I said to Valerie this morning, the thoughts and prayers of a grateful City are with her and all of Errol’s family and friends.”

Statement of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan

“The entire department is devastated by Errol’s death. He was a respected veteran of the Roadway Repair and Maintenance Division, one of our best workers and a member of the DOT family. The news that we’ve lost Errol breaks our hearts. Valerie and Errol Jr. told me how much their father loved his job.  He brought his best to his work on New York’s streets and handled some of the most difficult assignments. City workers face danger every day, and today, we mourn the tragic loss of one of our best as we salute the commitment they all bring to our City.  Errol will be sorely missed, and our hearts go out to all who were close to him.”







MEDIA CONTACT:


Stu Loeser/Marc La Vorgna   (212) 788-2958

Seth Solomonow (Transportation)   (212) 839-4850



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