An 84-year-old Navy Veteran died after a USPS truck ran over him as he was checking his mail. This horrific accident happened on May 19 in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, to veteran James Hofler, according to PEOPLE.

Navy Veteran Fatally Hit By USPS Van While Checking Mail

As Hofler went outside to check his mailbox around 2 PM, 53-year-old Amy Hudler, driving a 2021 Mercedes-Benz mail truck, backed into him. Hudler immediately called emergency services and stayed at the scene, per the Independent.

Holfer was taken to two different hospitals in an attempt to save his life. Sadly, he later succumbed to his injuries three days later on May 22.

“The investigation determined that 53-year-old Amy Hudler of Colington was operating a 2021 Mercedes-Benz mail carrier vehicle owned by the Unit

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