Delano man found dead on Peterson Road: coroner
Jose Luis Garcia, 55, was found dead in the 3000 block of Peterson Road in McFarland on Tuesday, March 18. Sheriff's deputies say Garcia was located at about 9:46 a.m., and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the death.
The cause of death is unknown at this time, according to the coroner's office.
If you have any information, call Cal/OSHA at PHONE: 661-588-640.
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