Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office identifies man killed in industrial accident

NORTH COAST, Calif. — The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man killed in an industrial accident over the weekend.

The man who died was Rodrigo Reyna-Sanchez, age 58, who was working for a Humboldt County contractor, authorities said.

On Saturday, May 31, at approximately 5:53 a.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a report of an industrial accident in the 13000 block of Highway 36 in Carlotta.

Authorities said the incident involved a significant amount of debris falling from the active landslide, resulting in the fatality.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Division responded to the scene to help handle the case.

“The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Reyna-Sanchez during this difficult time,” the agency said.

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