53-year-old Antonio Gaston: Worker at Ohio Jeep plant dies after being crushed

TOLEDO, Ohio — A worker identified as Antonio Gaston lost his life after being crushed Wednesday afternoon at the Toledo Assembly Complex.

53-year-old Antonio Gaston was working when crushed and died from their injuries, according to Toledo Fire & Rescue Department.

Medics responded around 1 p.m. to the Toledo Assembly Complex.

The United Auto Workers Local represents the workers at the plant and offered condolences on social media.

“The entire Local 12 Family extends our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of our brother lost today while on the job,” they said on its Facebook page.

Stellantis also released a statement about the incident, WTOL said.

“Stellantis is aware of an incident involving one of our employees at the Toledo Assembly Complex. The Toledo Fire Department has been called for assistance. As this incident is currently under investigation, we cannot provide any further details at this time.”