California Shop Employee Killed

Nov. 23, 2021

The exact cause of death is unknown, however local fire department officials said it was an "accident" that occurred while the employee was working on a vehicle. 

Nov. 23, 2021—A local employee of an auto business was killed Saturday in an “accident” while working on a vehicle, Sacramento’s local CBS-affiliate reported. 

The Sacramento Fire Department released little information on the situation, other than the business is located near the 5600 block of Franklin Boulevard in Sacramento, Calif. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The incident remains under investigation.

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