Local Man Crushed by Trailer in Accident
Yesterday, 67-year-old Robert Wayne Smith, died in a tragic accident in the Briceland/Whitethorn area. According to Samantha Karges, spokesperson for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, around 1 p.m. her department was called to investigate a death at a residence in the area of Briceland Thorne Road near Huckleberry Hill.
“Upon investigation deputies learned that Mr. Smith was a contractor and was doing a roofing job at his residence,” Karges explained. “Mr. Smith was utilizing a hydraulic trailer which appears to have malfunctioned in the upright position. Mr. Smith was attempting to repair the trailer when the trailer fell onto him.”
Deputies are investigating this case as an accidental death, Karges said.
Our hearts go out to the family of Mr. Smith.
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RIP. Condolences to his loved ones.
This is so sad. Prayers to the family and friends.
🕯Rip Sir.🕊🕊🕊 But to the family stay on investigation of that trailer.
Not much to investigate… And it’ll have a big sticker on it saying to never, ever work under it without supporting the bed, just to make sure no one tries suing the manufacturer.
RIP
Please let us know what we can do to help, so sad!!!
Sending luv to his loved ones.
I knew Bob very well. He was a great man! He and Tom and I had a lot of laughs.
Yes! He was great guy! Bob and Tom were always good for a laugh while working. Going to miss him on the job and at family holidays. He was always there for me (or anyone else) when you needed him! He will be greatly missed!!! RIP Bob I love you man! – Sparky
Rip , their was two bob smiths ?
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That’s sad news. RIP Mr.
His sister, Lori, would like the family or his friends to contact her.
Lori Thomsen Coyle on Facebook.
God Bless….