Pacoima, CA – Forklift Operator In His 60s Killed In Crash While Transporting Live Chickens

Pacoima, CA (March 31, 2019) – An accident between an automobile and a forklift operator that was transporting live poultry left the operator dead.

The accident took place shortly after 1:00 a.m. Sunday on Foothill Boulevard, between Fillmore Street and Van Nuys Boulevard.

A blue Hyundai struck the operator, who was killed while taking a delivery to a local business and operating a forklift. The deceased victim was a Fresno man in his 60s.

The driver who hit the man stayed at the scene and cooperated fully with authorities. It is still unclear what caused the accident but the crash is being described as a workplace accident.

Workplace accidents can be extremely serious, and even deadly in nature. We would like to take this time to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the victim, whose life was taken too soon in this tragic accident.

Fatal Accidents in California

Fatal accidents happen every day across California for a number of reasons. However, car accidents are only one kind of fatal accidents; workplace accidents can be dangerous as well. This is especially true in the transportation industry, where there are many injuries and fatalities across the country. If you have lost a family member in a fatal accident, it might be time to take the next step with a wrongful death claim for compensation you deserve.

As a victim, your loved one had many rights. Now, on their behalf, you are able to bring a claim for restitution that will help you and your family recover when you are feeling alone and helpless about the bills that continue to pile up. Our accident attorneys at Brady Law Group are fully devoted to helping you during this time, especially if you believe that negligence led to the death of your loved one. Please contact us to find out what we can do for you at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.