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Michael Wilhoite
1801 SW Jewell Ave
Topeka, Kan. 66618
w: 785-670-0000
c: 785-555-5555
michaelw16@gmail.com
Michael Wilhoite
1801 SW Jewell Ave
Topeka, Kan. 66618
w: 785-670-0000
c: 785-555-5555
michaelw16@gmail.com
For Immediate Release:
TOPEKA, KS- After the Whiting collapse at Washburn University a construction worker for Moto Construction was pronounced dead at 10 p.m. central standard time.
The construction worker, James Tunnel, was found in the rubble not long after the collapse. He was last seen on top of Whiting when Curtis Conley the crane operator lost control of the crane and it slammed into Whiting causing the collapse and injuries.
Tunnel was found soon after the collapse and was transported to Stormont Vail immediately after and receive intensive care but was unable to hold on due to loss of blood.
"This is a tragedy and our family is taking this very hard, but we are sorry for everybody that was involved including their families," said Madison Tunnel wife of James Tunnel. "It's hard to accept what has happened as reality but I am trying to be strong for my children."
Tunnel is survived by his three sons, James Tunnel Jr. 14, Greg Tunnel 12, and Matt Tunnel 6 and his wife Madison of Topeka, Kan.
"Our company is devastated in the losses of Curtis Conley and James Tunnel and our hearts go out to their families," said the owner of Moto Construction Robert Lundy. "Both of those men were great employees and great men who took care of their families."
Moto Construction is holding a candle light memorial for the two men that passed on Saturday at noon outside the main plant in Topeka, Kan. The Washburn family and Moto Construction are going to continue to work together to try and help the families of the people involved in the collapse.
The construction worker, James Tunnel, was found in the rubble not long after the collapse. He was last seen on top of Whiting when Curtis Conley the crane operator lost control of the crane and it slammed into Whiting causing the collapse and injuries.
Tunnel was found soon after the collapse and was transported to Stormont Vail immediately after and receive intensive care but was unable to hold on due to loss of blood.
"This is a tragedy and our family is taking this very hard, but we are sorry for everybody that was involved including their families," said Madison Tunnel wife of James Tunnel. "It's hard to accept what has happened as reality but I am trying to be strong for my children."
Tunnel is survived by his three sons, James Tunnel Jr. 14, Greg Tunnel 12, and Matt Tunnel 6 and his wife Madison of Topeka, Kan.
"Our company is devastated in the losses of Curtis Conley and James Tunnel and our hearts go out to their families," said the owner of Moto Construction Robert Lundy. "Both of those men were great employees and great men who took care of their families."
Moto Construction is holding a candle light memorial for the two men that passed on Saturday at noon outside the main plant in Topeka, Kan. The Washburn family and Moto Construction are going to continue to work together to try and help the families of the people involved in the collapse.
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