Worker killed after getting stuck underneath forklift in Bel Air
A man was killed after he was trapped underneath a toppled forklift in Bel Air on Monday.
Los Angeles Fire Department crews were sent to the scene, in the 900 block of N. Moraga Drive, at around 1:30 p.m. after learning of the incident, according to a statement.
They say that the worker, an adult male, was trapped underneath the forklift as it was carrying steel rebar at a construction site. Firefighters attempted to render medical aid but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Tuesday, he was identified as 42-year-old Tony Gallegos by the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner.
No other injuries were reported.
SkyCal flew over the scene, where a large presence of firefighters and police officers were spotted analyzing the scene.
No further information was provided.
