GUYMON, OKLA. — The Guymon Police Department and Seaboard Foods confirmed that a vehicular accident led to an employee dying at the Guymon, Okla. pork processing facility. The incident occurred in the trailer lot area of the plant according to the company. 

The police stated that around 12:30 a.m. on July 12, officers received a 911 call to the Seaboard plant. Before arriving on scene, a second 911 call was placed regarding the crash.

An adult male, who was the pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Guymon Police. The incident remains an ongoing investigation. The employee killed was not identified.

Seaboard said it expressed its deepest condolences to the employee’s family and friends during this difficult time.

“We are fully cooperating with all investigations conducted by local law enforcement and regulatory authorities,” a company spokesperson said. “As Seaboard Foods’ focus is on the safety and well-being of our people, we are providing counseling services to all employees who express interest in such services.” 

The company noted that operations have resumed following the accident.