Sanger, CA – On the evening of Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Pitman Family Farms in Sanger, 19-year-old Jose Abrego died after being trapped under a semi-trailer, according to KFSN.
Investigations reveal that Abrego got caught between the trailer’s base and its wheels. Although emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, Abrego died at the scene.
Cal/OSHA has been notified of Abrego’s death, which was not the first for Pitman Family Farms. In 2023, 66-year-old Jesus Salazar lost his life due to what investigators suggested were serious safety violations, but Pitman has contested this ruling.
Wrongful Death Claims
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