Elena Rios Obituary – A tragic incident occurred at a Walmart distribution center in Fort Worth on Friday morning, resulting in the death of a forklift driver. According to officials from the Fort Worth Fire Department, the driver was crushed between a forklift and a pallet rack at the distribution center located at 15101 North Beach Street. The incident took place at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Friday.
The victim has been identified as 68-year-old Elena Rios, a mother of four and grandmother of 13. Elena had been a certified forklift operator and had worked for Walmart for a decade. The law firm of Varghese Summersett is representing her family and has released a statement expressing their grief and their intention to thoroughly investigate the accident.
Walmart officials have expressed their condolences and have closed the facility for the day, providing counseling and support to their associates affected by this tragic event. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is currently investigating the incident.