Jose Roberto Martinez Death, OBituary News: Man dies in forklift accident at Laredo dock.
Jose Roberto Martinez Death, OBituary News – A man who was injured in a forklift accident at a Laredo dock has died from his injuries, according to the Laredo Police Department.
Jose Roberto Martinez, 56, passed away at the hospital after being critically hurt during the accident. The incident occurred on Thursday, April 3, at 611 Union Pacific. Authorities stated that Martinez, while operating a forklift, fell from the dock. In the process, the forklift fell on top of him, landing on his left ankle and leg.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene after the incident. Upon arrival, they found Martinez conscious and speaking, though clearly injured. He was promptly freed from the forklift and taken to Doctors Hospital Main for medical treatment.
Despite initial hope that he would recover, Martinez succumbed to his injuries on Friday, April 4. His death was confirmed by police, and an ongoing investigation is being conducted to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident.
