Dallas Man Dies in Construction Accident In La

June 14, 2012

A 24-year-old construction worker from Dallas died when a load of plywood fell on him at the site of a new jail being built behind the Cameron Parish courthouse.

The American Press reports that Pablo Trejo (TRAY-ho) was pronounced dead at the scene on Monday and his body was transported to the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office.

Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Chris Savoy says the large load of plywood fell about 9:20 a.m. Monday, as Trejo walked beneath it.

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  • June 18, 2012 at 1:34 pm
    Captain Planet says:
    Yeah, doesn't matter where the employee came from, you have a human death here. That's someone's relative and friend. And, if he is illegal, blame the company that hired him a... read more
  • June 14, 2012 at 2:10 pm
    Big Mike In CA says:
    "I wonder if poor Pablo was legal or illegal." Is that really necessary?
  • June 14, 2012 at 1:50 pm
    Agent says:
    Not many details on this story. I wonder if poor Pablo was legal or illegal. WC will generally pay anyway. I also wonder if his employer was from Texas working in La or if ... read more
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