PRESS RELEASE

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, an incident occurred at the Yolo County Central Landfill compost facility. Two Northern Recycling dump trucks were unloading when one of the trucks had an industrial accident causing its load to tip over on to the adjacent cab with a driver inside. The Davis Fire Department arrived on scene and attempted to rescue the driver however the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office has investigative authority at this time. Cal/OSHA is assisting, and the Yolo County Coroner’s Office is on site and will notify the victim’s family. Support services are being provided for employees. The Davis Police Department has provided their Trauma and Grief Support team (TAGS), and Yolo County Human Resources is coordinating with the County’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Northern Recycling is a privately owned waste recycling and composting company contracted with Yolo County. Yolo County leases land to Northern Recycling to operate on site.

“On behalf of the Yolo County Board of Supervisors, our hearts go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of the individual who tragically lost their life this morning,” stated Yolo County Board of Supervisors Chair Mary Vixie Sandy. “We are deeply grateful to the first responders and staff who acted swiftly and professionally under very difficult circumstances. We are committed to supporting all employees and partner agencies affected by this devastating incident.”

We ask for privacy and respect at this time so that the family of the victim can be notified by the Coroner’s Office. For any media inquiries, please contact the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 668-5280.