Employee’s shocking discovery: Tractor mowing park, but something’s wrong.
Tragedy Strikes as Homeless Woman Fatally Run Over by Lawnmower in Modesto Park
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Modesto, California, when a 27-year-old homeless woman lost her life after being run over by a lawnmower while she was sleeping in a park.
The victim, Christine Chavez, tragically passed away in Beard Brook Park on July 8, according to KXTV-TV.
Her brother, Randy Chavez, expressed his anguish, stating, “My mom had to pick up pieces of her. That’s not correct,” as reported by the Modesto Bee.
He further emphasized the need for change, saying, “We want ordinances to change so it doesn’t happen again. Regardless if they are homeless, they are still people and should be treated the same as any other people.”
The park, which was once a public space where homeless individuals could sleep, is now privately owned by the E.&J. Gallo Winery. The ownership transfer was finalized just one day before Chavez’s tragic demise.
The family of a 27-year-old homeless woman in Modesto want somebody held accountable after she was found dead in the grass after a lawn mower ran her over. https://t.co/XYvo74Up2z
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Krista Noonan, a representative of Gallo, stated that the winery had hired a contractor to perform weed abatement and fire prevention services.
According to the official statement, Chavez’s death was described as “an accident at approximately 12:00 p.m. involving the contractor’s tractor and an individual who was not visible and laying in a tall, weeded area.”
Sharon Bear, a spokesperson for the Modesto Police Department, revealed that the incident occurred when an employee of Grover Landscape Services was operating a riding John Deere tractor with a pull-behind mower, as reported by KXTV.
The company issued a statement explaining, “In a dry, overgrown area, our operator discovered the body of a woman impacted by the pull-behind mower.”
Dez Martinez, an advocate for the homeless and founder of the group CEO & We Are Not Invisible, expressed her disgust during a memorial service for Chavez. She criticized the lack of proper measures taken at the accident site, stating that even five days after the incident, the area remained unsecured and untouched.
Martinez highlighted the vulnerability of homeless individuals, explaining that they often sleep during the day for safety reasons. She said, “We have to stay up all night because it’s dangerous to sleep at night. You might be raped, stabbed, murdered. When the daytime comes, it’s time to go to sleep, it’s broad daylight, there’s a lot of traffic, a lot of people, what’s going to happen to me?”
Christopher Chavez, the victim’s father, expressed his anger over the handling of his daughter’s death. He firmly believes that the tractor operator should have been able to see her and avoid the tragedy.
He vowed to seek justice, stating, “I keep going because I need to. I’m looking for justice, and I’m going to be there until something happens.”
Martinez echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that Chavez should be remembered as a person, not just an object. She stressed that being homeless does not diminish one’s worth or erase their familial connections.
Describing Chavez as a beautiful young girl with a loving family, Martinez expressed the lasting trauma her loved ones will endure. She urged society to recognize the humanity of homeless individuals and the devastating impact such incidents have on their families.
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