LCSO: worker killed after tire explodes at A-Expert Tire & Service in San Carlos Park

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal work accident at A Expert Tire & Service.

According to LCSO, a tire exploded at the tire store at 8794 Alico Road in San Carlos Park on Monday and struck and killed an employee.

An LCSO report stated that Richard Vallini was working to fill large tires with air.

While relieving the tire of some air pressure, the tire reportedly blew off the rim and struck him in the head.

A co-worker was struck in the leg and called out for help, as he applied pressure to the victim’s wound, said deputies.

It was not too long ago that a similar incident took place in at a Cape Coral Firestone.

The victim’s age has not yet been disclosed.

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