A 26-year-old worker was trapped in equipment at a North Carolina car wash and was crushed to death, officials said.
Carolina “Brea” Franks, 26, was pronounced dead at Zips Car Wash in Weaverville on Saturday, Weaverville Police said.
“He was working at a car wash, cleaning, and he got tangled up in equipment. When they found him, he was dead,” Franks’ grandmother, Ernestine Franks, told WLOS.
Franks was raised by his grandmother from the age of six, explained the grieving brother.
He had returned from visiting his grandmother in Kentucky just hours before his death.
Ernestine Franks learned of her grandson’s accident Saturday afternoon from Franks’ fiance’s father, she said.
Carolina “Brea” Franks died on Saturday. Sincerely Ernestine Franks
“I was only with him, so I couldn’t believe it. I was surprised,” he lamented.
Franks had been working at the car wash for about five months, Ernestine told WLOS.
“He enjoys his job. He said it was a good job. He is special. He loves everyone. He likes animals. She was just a nice young lady,” he recalled.
The victim worked at Zip Car Wash in Weaverville. WLOS
In addition to his fiancée and grandmother, Franks is survived by several family members and friends, his obituary said.
Funeral services are set for Monday in Weaverville.
The North Carolina Department of Occupational Safety and Health has been notified of the incident and is investigating, police said.
The incident is now under investigation, police said. Google Maps
Zips Car Wash – which has more than 200 locations across 24 states – did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment on Thursday.
A spokesperson, however, told WLOS that the company is cooperating with the investigation while the Weaverville location remains closed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of our team members in this time of loss. This is an unfortunate tragedy,” the statement added.
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