Landscaper accidentally kills homeless woman sleeping in California park.
Tragic Accident Claims the Life of Homeless Woman in California Park
A heartbreaking incident unfolded last weekend in a 12-acre park in Modesto, California. Christine Chavez, a 27-year-old homeless woman, was found dead after a local landscaper accidentally ran over her while she slept in the overgrown vegetation.
“I noticed a body in the grass he had already made a pass through,” said an employee with Grover Landscape Services, Inc., who was driving a John Deere tractor with a pull-behind mower. It remains unclear whether the landscaper saw the woman sleeping in the field without a tent.
The Modesto Police Department conducted an investigation and determined that the incident was a tragic accident. No charges have been filed against the landscaper. The police spokesperson, Sharon Bear, stated that the crew member was working diligently when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Chavez’s family described the area where she died as parched, with knee-high overgrown weeds. Her father, Christopher Chavez, expressed his anguish, revealing that he found “many pieces” of his daughter’s body at the park. He expressed disappointment in law enforcement for not collecting all the remains.
Grover Landscaping Services, the company responsible for the accident, fully cooperated with the authorities during the investigation. In a statement, they expressed their deep sadness and extended their sympathies to Chavez’s friends and family. The company also provided counseling services to the operator who experienced this traumatic event.
The tragic incident occurred just a day after E. & J. Gallo Winery, the largest wine company in the world, acquired the nearby Beard Brook Park property. The city of Modesto had swapped land with the winery, with plans to transform the acquired waterfront property into a beautiful riverwalk. Beard Brook Park, once a designated homeless encampment, was traded in the process.
Gallo spokeswoman Krista Noonan confirmed the incident and expressed the winery’s condolences to the victim’s family. The company fully cooperated with the investigation.
This devastating event serves as a painful reminder of the dangers faced by homeless individuals. Sadly, it is not the first time such a tragedy has occurred. In 2018, another homeless person lost their life in a similar accident involving a contractor crew.
Remembering the Victim
- Name: Christine Chavez
- Age: 27
- Date of Death: July 8, 2023
- Location: Beard Brook Park, Modesto, California
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Christine Chavez’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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