A California soccer player was identified as the worker killed when a trench suddenly collapsed at a worksite in the Central Valley.
Excavation worker Pablo Gomez, 34, died after becoming trapped underground for hours at the site in Hickman on Friday, triggering a massive rescue effort.
Gomez played goalkeeper for the Modesto City Football Club in 2019 and 2020, with the club mourning its former player online.
“This is a very sad day for the [Modesto City Football Club] family and the Modesto, California area,” the club said. “Our condolences go out to the family.”
A GoFundMe campaign launched for Gomez described him as “a very joyful, loved…
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