Construction worker killed in accident on HWY 17 from Los Banos

KFSN logo
Friday, February 10, 2017
Construction worker killed in accident on HWY 17 from Los Banos
Construction company Graniterock confirms a worker killed after being struck by truck on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains was from Los Banos.

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS (KFSN) -- Construction company Graniterock confirms a worker killed after being struck by truck on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains was from Los Banos.

The company identifies the man as 54-year-old Robert Gill who has been with the company for 15 years.

According to authorities, the accident happened while a crew was cleaning up debris from a Highway 17 mudslide where a dump truck backed over Gill by accident.

Another worker was injured and has been identified as Stephen Whitmire. His status is currently unknown.

Graniterock Construction posted a picture of Gill along with condolences to the family.

Gill leaves behind a wife and two kids.

Stay with Action News for more on this developing story.

Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.