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The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died after falling into a wood chipper in Menlo Park on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
He was identified as Jesus Contreras-Benitez, a 47-year-old resident of Redwood City. A GoFundMe page posted by Lorena Cerillo to support his family said: “He was a loving father, grandfather, husband, and friend and was the head of his household here and (for) his parents in Mexico. He was a handyman at heart and is very well known for his willingness to always help others and was a very family-oriented man.”
At an Oct. 11 Menlo Park City Council meeting, Council member Drew Combs, who represents the neighborhood, expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the victim, and said that his thoughts are with city staff, police, emergency responders and residents that were at the scene.
The Menlo Park Police Department responded at 12:53 p.m. to reports that a tree trimmer had fallen into a wood chipper on the 900 block of Peggy Lane in Menlo Park’s Suburban Park neighborhood. When police arrived, they found Contreras-Benitez, who died on the scene from his injuries, according to a press release from the Menlo Park Police Department. The Menlo Park Fire Protection District and the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office also responded to the incident.
The Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health will be investigating his death.
This is tragic news. My heart goes out to his family, co-workers and anyone who witnessed the accident or its aftermath.
Very Tragic accident. I also offer condolences to the family, co-workers and the residents of the home and their neighbors who were affected. I hope there is a full and thorough investigation that leads to safety improvements.
Someone set up a GoFundMe for his family (in case anyone was moved to help).
https://gofund.me/ec78edf0