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Released: May 4, 2011 - Wednesday, 03:45 PM

Industrial Accident - Fatality

Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 4-29-11 12:47 PMPlace of Occurrence: Pacific Vineyard Co. 5878 Edna Rd. San Luis ObispoVictim Information: Federico Nicolas DOB: 11-10-83, of Santa MariaSuspect Information: N/ASan Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, Coroner Unit has identified the man killed while driving a tractor in a vineyard on April 9th, he is Federico Nicolas 27, of Santa Maria. Two tractors were operating in the field at the time and collided causing the death of Nicolas.
No foul play is suspected, with Cal-OSHA taking over the investigation.
The cause of death is listed as blunt force trauma.