Metropolis of Cumming worker killed in car parking zone recognized

CUMMING, Ga. – Metropolis of Cumming officers have recognized the worker killed in a office incident Monday morning as Crystal Sawyer, a 44-year-old stock clerk within the Cumming Utilities Distribution & Assortment Division.

What we all know:

Sawyer was struck by a truck round 7 a.m. on March 10 within the car parking zone of the division’s headquarters on Dahlonega Freeway. She was pronounced useless on the scene. Metropolis officers initially withheld her title to permit time for her household to be notified and grieve privately.

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What they’re saying:

“As we said on Monday, everybody on the Metropolis of Cumming is totally devastated following this horrible accident,” mentioned Metropolis Administrator Phil Higgins. “Crystal was a treasured worker with a bubbly, outgoing persona who made everybody she encountered really feel welcome.”

Sawyer had labored for the Metropolis of Cumming since Sept. 8, 2020, initially within the Utilities Billing Division earlier than transferring to her present function in June 2023.

“Along with her work life, Crystal was an exquisite spouse and mom, beloved daughter, sister, and buddy to so many,” Higgins added. “I can’t stress sufficient how utterly heartbroken everybody on the Metropolis of Cumming is following Crystal’s passing.”

What’s subsequent:

Sawyer’s household has made funeral preparations with McDonald & Son Funeral Residence in Cumming. A visitation is being held from 4 to eight p.m. March 16 on the funeral residence. A celebration of life might be held at a later day. 

In her honor, flags in any respect Metropolis of Cumming amenities might be flown at half-staff from Friday, March 14, by means of Friday, March 21.