According to the City Council, the victim was a homeless person sleeping on the sand, covered with a blanket, when the incident occurred around 6 in the morning.
The man was taken to the Joan XXIII Hospital, where he died hours later from his injuries.
The municipal worker driving the vehicle tested negative for alcohol.
The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan Police) have opened an investigation to clarify the exact causes of the accident. The Tarragona council has announced it will analyze the case to implement new safety measures and prevent similar incidents in the future.
