Guillermo Contreras Fatally Struck by 18-Wheeler Trailer at an Oilfield Worksite in China, Texas

CHINA, Texas — A 68-year-old man from Liberty was killed Monday at an oilfield work site in China, Texas, after being run over by the trailer of an 18-wheeler.

Authorities identified the victim as Guillermo Contreras.

The incident occurred while work was underway at the site, though details about how the accident happened have not yet been released. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified.

Surviving families of workers killed in a work accident deserve answers

“He was just at work this morning. How can this be happening?”

“We want to know exactly what happened. We need answers.”

“We’re going to fight to make sure no one else has to go through this.”

These are statements we hear most often from families who come to us after losing a loved one. They are valid emotions. No one should leave home for work and never return. No one working to support their family should be denied the chance to say a proper goodbye to their loved ones. Something went terribly wrong here, and the family of Mr. Contreras deserves answers.

When a worker is struck and killed by a commercial vehicle at a job site, there are serious questions that demand answers. How did an 18-wheeler come to be moving in an area where employees were working on foot? Were proper safety procedures in place to separate trucks from pedestrian workers? Was the driver properly trained and following all site safety protocols?

Oilfield operations often involve multiple contractors and moving parts, but that does not excuse unsafe conditions. Companies operating large vehicles in these environments must take every precaution to ensure the safety of those working nearby. When they fail to do so, the results can be devastating, as they were here.

A full investigation will be necessary to understand how this tragedy occurred and whether it could have been prevented. Every aspect of the incident — from the truck’s movement to the site’s safety procedures — must be examined to determine what went wrong. Families deserve clear answers. Only through a thorough investigation, and with the right people by their side to advocate for them, can the truth be uncovered and accountability expected.

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The Ammons Law Firm represents clients nationwide in personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

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