On January 6th, 2016 the Slaton Police Department responded to the 1300 block of East Division Street in Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas in reference to assisting medical personnel with a fall.
The victim has been identified as Juan Perez, a 49 year old Tahoka resident, who passed away at University Medical Center. The Slaton Police Department has concluded their investigation and have ruled the incident as an “Industrial Accident”.
The Slaton Police Department wishes to express their thoughts and prayers with the family and everyone involved.
(Press release from Slaton Police Department)