One person was killed today in what Dixon police describe as an industrial truck-related incident just off Interstate 80. Officers were called to Gateway Drive near W. A Street, where they found an industrial-related accident and confirmed that one person had died at the scene. Investigators have not yet released the victim's identity as they continue to work the case.
According to CBS Sacramento, Dixon police confirmed the fatality but have not provided additional details about what led up to the incident. The outlet reports that an investigation is underway and that authorities are still withholding the victim's name.
Safety risks tied to powered industrial trucks
Federal safety agencies say powered industrial trucks, commonly called forklifts, are a known workplace hazard that can cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries when operations go wrong. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires operator training and other safety controls to reduce those risks, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has issued alerts advising workplaces on how to prevent forklift-related injuries.
What comes next
No further details have been released, according to CBS Sacramento. This story will be updated if police or city officials provide more information.
