Man killed after getting trapped under street sweeper at Santa Fe Springs shopping center

Brea, CASafety

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A man died Monday after becoming trapped under a street sweeper at a Santa Fe Springs construction site. Ramon Rivera, a member of the construction crew, was pronounced dead at the scene, prompting an investigation by Whittier Police. A GoFundMe has been set up to support his family.

A tragic accident in Santa Fe Springs led to the death of construction worker Ramon Rivera, who became trapped under a street sweeper on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at a shopping center parking lot where asphalt work was in progress near a Target store. First responders from Santa Fe Springs Fire and Rescue pronounced Rivera dead at the scene. The Whittier Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. A GoFundMe page has been established to provide financial support to Rivera's grieving family. Construction sites pose significant risks, and incidents like this raise awareness about worker safety regulations. Local officials may need to review safety measures to prevent future tragedies. Rivera's death serves as a reminder of the inherent dangers in construction work.

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