Jackson County says it's not to blame in the death of one of its employees who died on the job over the weekend.

Jewell and public works employees took a pause after his death on Sunday. After 40 years of service to Jackson County, including eight years in the public works department, he was killed serving the community. While working a call during the storm, Carter exited his dump truck. It struck and killed him.

A Jackson County, Missouri, Public Works employee was hit and killed Sunday while working to clear snow during this weekend's winter storm. County officials said 61-year-old Everett Carter was killed while working in Blue Summit on Sunday afternoon.

A 61-year-old Jackson County Public Works employee has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash involving a dump truck near unincorporated Blue Summit Sunday afternoon.

Everett Carter was a county employee of 40 years, including eight in public works. County officials say his death is a reminder of the risks faced by public servants while ensuring the safety of metro roadways.