A Foster Farms worker was killed on August 23 after being hit by a company-owned van that had been stolen by a short lived company worker who was doing work for the corporate.
The incident occurred at a Foster Farms ranch in Fresno County, California, the corporate stated in an announcement.
“After being struck by the automobile, the Foster Farms staff member was taken to a neighborhood hospital and subsequently died of his accidents,” the assertion learn. “We lengthen our honest condolences and prayers to the staff members household, family members, mates and associates. Out of respect for the privateness of our staff member, we are able to present no further particulars.”
In keeping with a KSEE/KGPE report, the sufferer was recognized as Jose Romero Aguilera, 25. Officers with the California Freeway Patrol (CHP) knowledgeable the information outlet that the suspect has been recognized as Melecio Hernandez Ayala, 40. Ayala allegedly entered a Chrysler Pacifica that was owned by Foster Farms, after which started to drive it inside the firm’s property. Whereas driving the automobile, Ayala allegedly struck Aguilera, who was strolling on the property.
After hanging the sufferer, the suspect allegedly left the property onto northbound Englehart Avenue.
Ayala surrendered to CHP authorities a brief distance away from there, the place he was booked into the Fresno County Jail underneath costs of felony hit and run and vehicular murder.
CHP acknowledged that Ayala was not a licensed driver.
The incident is underneath investigation.
Household elevating funds for funeral
Surviving members of the family of Aguilera are elevating cash to assist cowl his funeral prices. A fundraising automobile wash was held on August 28, reported KFSN. A GoFundMe web page has additionally been established.
