Household of Man Killed by Dump Truck Is Suing Firm He Labored for When He Died

• The Tampa Police Division stated a multi-vehicle crash killed two adults when a dump truck “failed to note stopped visitors”
• WFLA recognized one sufferer as 20-year-old Ismael Coss Jr., who was working for School Hunks Hauling Junk & Transferring when he was struck on the shoulder of the highway
• His household has reportedly filed a wrongful demise lawsuit in opposition to his employer, the dump truck firm and the driving force

A grieving household in Florida is suing their late son’s employer after he was killed whereas on the job. 

The Tampa Police Division stated in a information launch {that a} multi-vehicle crash killed two adults when a 2015 Kenworth dump truck “failed to note stopped visitors forward” on March 17 round 1 p.m. native time. A number of individuals had been additionally despatched to the hospital.

The motive force of the dump truck all of the sudden modified lanes in an effort to keep away from a collision, however as an alternative “hit the again of a minivan that was pushed by an grownup male in his early 60s with two juvenile passengers,” per police. The motive force of the minivan was pronounced useless at an area hospital, whereas the 2 kids had been additionally hospitalized however are stated to be in steady situation.

After colliding with the minivan, the dump truck “veered onto the shoulder, hitting an grownup male in his early 20s, who momentarily obtained out of an organization field truck whereas visitors was stopped to put an organization signal on the grassy shoulder,” police stated. “The passenger who exited the automobile was pronounced deceased on scene.”

The dump truck proceeded to hit three further automobiles, police reported, including that the investigation is ongoing. 

Native outlet WFLA reported that 20-year-old Ismael Coss Jr. was the person struck on the shoulder of the highway. On the time of the accident, he was working for School Hunks Hauling Junk & Transferring. A part of his job, his household instructed WFLA, was putting promoting indicators at intersections. 

When Coss Jr. was struck, his coworkers referred to as 911, in addition to his father, Ismael Coss Sr., who rushed to the scene, per the outlet.

“I see my son, and I’m simply imagining what he noticed coming from behind when he stepped out of the automobile to do one thing that [his] job requested him to do,” Coss Sr. instructed WFLA. 

“They need them to cease a minimum of at three completely different areas at three completely different intersections to have the ability to put in a yard signal for advertising for this firm,” the grieving father additional defined. 

The sufferer’s mom, Diana Coss, instructed the outlet that School Hunks ought to “have safer practices” and “shouldn’t be placing children in danger for his or her enterprise.”

When questioned concerning the coaching protocols in place by the shifting firm, Coss Sr. stated that his son by no means spoke of any. “Completely not,” he stated. “What he did discuss was how he didn’t like to do this.”

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The Coss household has filed a wrongful demise lawsuit in opposition to School Hunks, the dump truck firm and the driving force, per WFLA. 

“Our hope with this lawsuit is that this household will discover some sense of justice for the lack of their son and a few accountability for the tragic lack of a really younger and valuable life,” the household’s legal professional Charles Spinner stated.

The information outlet reported that School Hunks has beforehand been cited 4 instances for putting indicators alongside the highway, which is in violation with native ordinance. 

PEOPLE reached out to School Hunks for touch upon Saturday, April 12, however didn’t instantly obtain a response.

School Hunks offered a press release to WFLA, stating, “As you recognize, Ismael’s demise is the topic of a pending lawsuit. As an organization, it’s our coverage to not touch upon pending litigation past the courtroom filings.”

The corporate continued: “Everybody right here at School HUNKS has been devastated by the lack of Ismael. Since this horrible accident, our management staff has been in frequent contact with Ismael’s household to supply our collective condolences and assist. We miss Ismael and proceed to maintain his household in our ideas and prayers.”

School Hunks began a GoFundMe web page to assist Coss Jr.’s household. 

“We’re heartbroken by the sudden passing of our fellow HUNK, Ismael Coss. He was a devoted staff member, an important buddy, and a beloved brother and son. Throughout this extremely troublesome time, we wish to come collectively to assist Ismael’s household,” reads the outline for the fundraiser, which has raised greater than $11,000 thus far.