CHICAGO — A man was killed in an accident at the Ford plant in South Deering on Saturday, and another man was injured while trying to help him.
At 10:48 a.m. Saturday, an 8-by-8-foot section of concrete wall at the plant, 12600 S. Torrence Ave., fell on a 45-year-old man, pinning him down, officials said. The workers were able to remove the concrete, said Cmdr. Juan Hernandez, Chicago Fire spokesman. The man was taken to Trinity Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, said Officer Jose Estrada, Chicago Police spokesman.
The man was identified as John Jaloway, of suburban Carol Stream, according to Cook County Medical Examiner's records. Jaloway was pronounced dead at 11:11 a.m.
Another man, who is 48, had his leg injured during the incident and was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, Hernandez said.
In a statement, Ford said, "We are saddened that a contractor was killed in a construction accident at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant and another worker was injured while trying to help after the initial accident. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. We are cooperating fully with the investigation."
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