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Worker Dies At BottleRock

A worker breaking down stages at the BottleRock Festival in Napa, Calif., died May 31 after a beam fell on him.

Photo: Courtesy Latitude 38

The unidentified 35-year-old was killed after being struck by a falling beam adjacent to the mainstage, according to the Napa Fire Department. Fifteen people from the Top Production crew lifted the bean off of him and attempted life-saving measures until first responders arrived, according to Fox40 News.

“At this time an investigation is still ongoing,” a statement from event organizers Latitude 38 said. “We are devastated by this news and our hearts go out to the family and friends of the deceased.”

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