Man Dies in Accident Delivering Valentines
On Tuesday afternoon, a man died after he was pinned by his car while trying to deliver greetings for Valentine's Day in Madison County, St. Louis. Richard J. Gonzales was driving a 2003 Nissan Altima and had reached his niece's house when he got out of the car while it was still in drive. The 78-year-old man was pinned between his open car door and the frame of the car. He had tried to stop the car from rolling, but it ended up being out of his control and it hit the back fence before it finally stopped.
His niece was not home at the time of the accident. Apparently, it was a regular practice for Gonzales to bring treats and greeting cards to family for holidays. He was early for Valentine's Day, but he may have been celebrating the whole week.
He received emergency care by workers in the afternoon around 2:30 pm, alas he pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The ambulance had taken him to Alton Memorial Hospital.
The death occurred at 3:07 pm exactly, according to the coroner. The coroner stated that the cause of death was blunt chest trauma from the force of the moving car and traumatic asphyxiation or choking.
He was a helper during disasters such as 9/11 and was remembered lovingly by family members and friends. He frequently volunteered his time and assistance to the American Red Cross. They recalled how he was born in Mexico, but served some time, about a few years in the 1960s, in the U.S. Army after moving here as a younger boy.
Funeral services and a memorial Mass will be held Friday at his church and the funeral home. Gonzales, from Godfrey, donated his body to research specifically at the St. Louis University School of Medicine.
The family is definitely saddened by the event and express how he will be missed. Mourners are expected to fill the pews of his church. He was obviously dedicated to family and appreciated the joy holidays could spread to people everywhere. The facilitation of that unfortunately caused his tragic death.
Have you seen something like this happen in the past? Have you witnessed an accident today? If so, you should remember that people need legal advice in that shocking and hectic time. If you or someone you know has been in an accident, please contact an accident lawyer for advice at http://www.bestaccident-attorneys.com.
His niece was not home at the time of the accident. Apparently, it was a regular practice for Gonzales to bring treats and greeting cards to family for holidays. He was early for Valentine's Day, but he may have been celebrating the whole week.
He received emergency care by workers in the afternoon around 2:30 pm, alas he pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The ambulance had taken him to Alton Memorial Hospital.
The death occurred at 3:07 pm exactly, according to the coroner. The coroner stated that the cause of death was blunt chest trauma from the force of the moving car and traumatic asphyxiation or choking.
He was a helper during disasters such as 9/11 and was remembered lovingly by family members and friends. He frequently volunteered his time and assistance to the American Red Cross. They recalled how he was born in Mexico, but served some time, about a few years in the 1960s, in the U.S. Army after moving here as a younger boy.
Funeral services and a memorial Mass will be held Friday at his church and the funeral home. Gonzales, from Godfrey, donated his body to research specifically at the St. Louis University School of Medicine.
The family is definitely saddened by the event and express how he will be missed. Mourners are expected to fill the pews of his church. He was obviously dedicated to family and appreciated the joy holidays could spread to people everywhere. The facilitation of that unfortunately caused his tragic death.
Have you seen something like this happen in the past? Have you witnessed an accident today? If so, you should remember that people need legal advice in that shocking and hectic time. If you or someone you know has been in an accident, please contact an accident lawyer for advice at http://www.bestaccident-attorneys.com.
