…in the city, besides policeman or fireman: Public Works.

Houston city worker was in killed and another was injured in a traffic accident today, officials said.

The employees, who worked in the Department of Public Works and Engineering, were hit by a car in the 11600 block of Sabo about 12:30 p.m., officials said.

One of the men, police said, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said a second worker suffered broken bones and was taken to Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.

Just another reminder that even the “routine” business of keeping the city running isn’t so routine.