An employee working at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was struck and killed by a ramp vehicle while on the tarmac Monday, authorities said.

An American Airlines employee was killed during an accident on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, officials say.

According to Charlotte-Douglas officials, an American Airlines employee died around 9:30AM on Monday. Wilmington native, Kevin Ullman, watched the tragedy unfold from his seat. He says the luggage cart was backing up and the victim may have been in a blind spot for the driver.