One Killed And One Injured In HD Wrecker Service Industrial Accident

An industrial accident took place that killed one and seriously injured another.  Employees of HD Wrecker Service were working under a pickup truck that was lifted with a forklift when the truck fell and struck both employees.  The female was pinned under the truck, but able to use her cellphone to call for help.  Another employee in the shop responded and got the truck off them.  The female sustained life-threatening injuries, while the male died.

Amarillo Police

"On January 7, 2014 at 1:04pm, officers were sent to HD Wrecker service at 6116 Canyon Drive on a work site accident. Officers found that two employees of the wrecker service were working under a pickup that had been attached to and lifted with a fork lift. The pickup fell from the fork lift and struck both employees. The female employee was trapped under the vehicle, and used her cell phone to call for assistance. Another employee in the shop responded. When the vehicle fell on both employees, the male was killed and the female sustained life threatening injuries. The female was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The names of those involved have not been released pending notification of next of kin."