Anthony Edgehill, 61, was on duty when he was driving near Flatbush Avenue and Avenue R in Marine Park.
Police say he suffered some sort of medical episode just before 6 p.m. and lost control of his vehicle.
The truck jumped a curb before coming to rest against a tree.
Edgehill was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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