The Brief
- Justin Wilt, 36, died following a mechanical accident at Suncoast Paving on Aug. 10.
- Wilt was an Army veteran and diesel mechanic who leaves behind two young children.
- His family is honoring his legacy of fatherhood and his final act as an organ donor.
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. – Family members are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old father and U.S. Army veteran who died following an industrial accident at a Tarpon Springs asphalt company earlier this month.
Industrial accident at Suncoast Paving
The backstory:
Justin Wilt suffered critical injuries during a mechanical accident on the morning of August 10 at Suncoast Paving, located at 800 Anclote Road, according to Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue. First responders with Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue rushed to the scene following initial reports of an explosion.
Wilt was airlifted to a local hospital, where he died a few days later.…