Ramon Rivera Died After Becoming Trapped By Street Sweeper in Santa Fe Springs Parking Lot at Shopping Center by Carmenita Road and Florence Avenue, Near Target —> GoFundMe Created to Help Support Victim’s Family
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA (October 18, 2025) – A man identified as Ramon Rivera has tragically died in a Santa Fe Springs street sweeper accident at a construction site by Carmenita Road and Florence Avenue.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:30 AM on Monday. Ramon Rivera was part of a construction crew and the parking lot near a Target store.
He became pinned underneath a street sweeper at the worksite. Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim.
Sadly, he later died due to the severe nature of his injuries. The Whittier Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into what happened.
You can help support the family of the victim through GoFundMe. According to the online fundraiser, “An asphalt sweeper took this beautiful soul away from us. This beautiful person passed away unexpectedly and left behind a family who loved him and depended on him. He was a healthy and hard-working man. We love him, and he had so much love for people. Rest in peace Ramon, monchies, Papa, Dad, Daddy, Husband, my love.”
Liability for Santa Fe Springs Street Sweeper Accidents
Motor vehicle collisions remain a major cause of worker injury and death in the United States. According to the National Safety Council, “Injuries resulting from roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles is the leading cause of work-related deaths. In 2023, 1,252 workers died and in 2021-2022, 68,560 DART cases including 54,830 DAFW cases were reported.” Truck collisions can be particularly deadly. Construction companies should take a number of measures to protect their workers from truck accidents.
- Traffic Control Plan: Construction companies should create traffic control plans that clearly show where trucks and other large vehicles can operate. They should establish “no-go zones” for pedestrians to help keep workers separate from motor vehicles.
- Proper Training: Construction companies should conduct regular safety meetings focused on safe zones and communication signals. Workers should be trained to not walk in the blind spots of larger vehicles, and truck operators should be trained to always check their blind spots.
- Spotters and Technology: Construction companies should make use of trained spotters to guide vehicles when visibility may be limited. They should also consider equipping larger vehicles with backup alarms and cameras.
- Supervision: Construction companies should ensure that all work sites are properly supervised. Work should be stopped immediately if it is determined that vehicles and pedestrians are sharing an unsafe space or that rules are not being properly followed.
When a worker is injured or killed in California, they or their family may have recourse through the workers’ compensation system. Workers’ compensation in California operates through a no-fault insurance scheme. In other words, injured workers and their surviving family members do not need to demonstrate that one or more parties acted negligently. In addition to workers’ compensation, the family of a deceased worker may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a third-party liability claim.
Third-Party Liability for Santa Fe Springs Street Sweeper Accidents
A third-party liability claim may be possible if an entity separate from a worker’s employer contributed to an accident. There could be numerous sources of third-party liability for any accident at a construction site involving a street sweeper or commercial truck. What follows are just a few of the key areas and relationships that are worth looking into.
- General Contractor or Site Owner: A general contractor or site owner could be liable for a truck accident at a construction site if the workplace was in a dangerous condition. General contractors have a legal obligation to protect construction workers from potential dangers at these locations.
- Subcontractors: If a subcontractor was operating a street sweeper or other commercial vehicle involved in a crash, that entity could face some liability for the accident. They could be liable for the negligent operation of the equipment or for failing to properly supervise or train workers.
- Equipment Manufacturers: The company that made a commercial truck could be liable for an accident if the involved vehicle had design defects. For example, a street sweeper may have lacked functional brakes, cameras, or safety sensors that would’ve alerted the driver of impending danger.
- Traffic Control Vendor: It is fairly common for construction companies to hire third-party contractors to design or implement internal traffic control. If the layout at a construction site was faulty in some way, this may be construed as negligence.
Truck accidents at construction sites are often highly preventable. They tend to be the result of clear safety violations. In particular, truck operators may fail to check all of the blind spots around their vehicle before proceeding. It is vital that accident victims and their families understand that they do have legal rights. The family of any person who died in a construction accident may be able to seek some measures of accountability through California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60.
Investigating Santa Fe Springs Street Sweeper Accidents
We at Carrazco Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ramon Rivera. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to OSHA. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other tragedies like this. Many questions remain unanswered at this time. Who is the general contractor responsible for safety at the site? Who was operating the street sweeper, and were they properly certified for that equipment? Were spotters or flaggers used during construction operations?
Do you need more information about a Santa Fe Springs construction accident? Our team of construction accident investigators is here for you. We thoroughly understand all OSHA and safety regulations that govern construction projects in California. We can investigate the unique facts of any case at no cost and get to the bottom of what went wrong. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here to serve your needs. You can reach out to us anytime at (800) 541-3244.
