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Man Dies After Bizarre Highway Accident
posted (December 14, 2015)
Remember the crazy collision on the Western Highway last month? It started with a wide load Mennonite house being carried down the road, and a James Bus that pulled over to give it way.

When a truck tried to squeeze between the wide load and the bus, the conductor was flung outside and pinned by his legs. Well, now, the conductor, Norman Castillo has died as a result of the injuries he sustained from the accident. Today, in sharing the news of his passing with the media, Superintendent Boaster gave his condolences to the family:

Sr. Supt. Edward Broaster - OC, Eastern Division Rural
"We have the unfortunate passing of Norman Castillo, 46 years old. Who died from injuries which resulted from the RTA that occurred on the 27th November. He died in the evening of the 12th December and we would like to give our condolences to his family and friends. This accident occurred on the 27th November where the bus and a truck - I believe the truck was overtaking and ran the bus off the road and pinned Mr. Castillo's feet."

Broaster says charges will be brought.

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