California man crushed by backhoe during homeless sweep

New details have emerged about the death of James Edward Oakley, a 58-year-old man killed by a backhoe during a city sweep in Vallejo, California. Initially, officials did not confirm the cause of death, but later investigations revealed he was crushed accidentally. The public works crew reportedly did not see Oakley while clearing the area. They kicked a mattress and called out but received no response. After removing some items, they accidentally scooped up Oakley along with the mattress. Community groups are demanding more accountability from city officials. They argue that the city has not provided a full account of the incident and are calling for safer practices during future sweeps to prevent similar tragedies.