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Mechanic killed by falling truck in S. Phila.

A 50-year-old mechanic was killed Wednesday night when a jack gave out and a truck fell on him at the UPS facility in South Philadelphia, police said.

A 50-year-old mechanic was killed Wednesday night when a jack gave out and a truck fell on him at the UPS facility in South Philadelphia, police said.

Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene - 15 E. Oregon Ave. - at 9:52 p.m., police said.

His name was not released and police provided no other details.