— Press Release from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame
On February 19, 2025, at approximately 12 noon, Vance County Sheriff’s Office units responded to the Walmart Distribution Center located at 680 Vanco Mill Rd. Henderson, regarding a reported Industrial Accident.
Upon arrival, deputies were escorted inside the facility and directed to the south end of the building where an employee had been found injured moments earlier.
The victim, identified as Josue David Virella Rivera of Henderson, was operating a mechanical tow motor in an effort to move product when the accident occurred.
EMS and Fire First Responders arrived on the scene and attempted life saving measures, however Rivera had succumbed to his injuries prior to their arrival.
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident in conjunction with other outside agencies. No witnesses to the accident have been identified as of the date and time of this release. Further updates will be provided as they become available.