Jorge Gonzales Killed in Lawnmower Accident in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX — March 3, 2025, Jorge Gonzales was killed as the result of a lawnmower accident at around 9:30 a.m. at Northwest Vista College.
Authorities said they were called to the university grounds in the area of Highway 151 and Loop 1604.
According to officials, 55-year-old Jorge Gonzales was on a riding lawnmower at the time working. In a series of events unclear, the lawnmower overturned and appeared to land in a ditch. Jorge Gonzales sustained fatal injuries as a result.
There did not appear to be any other injuries. Right now, exact circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation.
Commentary
With any work accident, it's important to note that challenges don't end once authorities investigate the accident. Texas has the most complex work fatality laws of any other state in the country.
Simply put, there isn't always a guaranteed path for getting a victim's loved ones benefits after a deadly accident. Some families think there will be only to find themselves at odds with the victim's employer, whose sole priority is avoiding responsibility.
That's why meeting the needs of a worker's family often takes thorough effort from independent investigators whose priority is simply to get clear answers about what went wrong and how it could have been avoided. Whether or not those steps have been taken here remains to be seen.
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