Forklift operator killed in accident at distribution center in Oregon

Police are investigating a fatal accident that took place at a distribution center in Woodburn, Oregon, this week.

The Woodburn Police Department was called to the Winco Distribution Center shortly before noon on Wednesday, June 4.

Forklift operator Christopher Ryan De Jesus, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe that De Jesus was still inside of a container when it was moved by a semi truck driver who was apparently unaware of the forklift inside the container. This caused the forklift to fall from the container, leading to the death of De Jesus…

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