Man Killed in Early Morning Forklift Accident at Brawley Packing Shed

BRAWLEY, CA (April 25, 2025) — A man died early this morning following a workplace accident at a packing shed located at 33 Malan Street in Brawley. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 a.m. and reportedly involved a forklift , which struck the individual. Sources say that the man is between the age of 23 - 27.

As of Friday morning, yellow caution tape and the forklift believed to be involved remain visible at the scene.

No further details have been released at this time. Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the victim, and it remains unclear how the incident occurred. The investigation is ongoing.

Our condolences go out to the family and friends affected by this tragedy. May he rest in peace.

This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates.

last Updated: 4/28/2025

Editorial Note:

A previous version of this article contained inaccuracies regarding the victim’s age. At this time, the age of the individual has not been officially confirmed. What has been confirmed is that the individual died following a forklift-related accident. While the cause of death is known, official details have not yet been publicly released. Information in this article is based on a reliable source who has requested to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the situation.