A 70-YEAR-OLD Sargeant Street, St John man lost his life this afternoon after falling and striking the back of his neck.
Police say Andrew Rosevelt Maynard was sitting on a wall structure near a standpipe in his neighbourhood and drinking alcohol when he fell backwards.
The incident occurred after 1 p.m.
Maynard was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are investigating. (PR/NB)
