Worker dies in Valero refinery

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Worker dies at Valero refinery

A worker died at the Valero refinery in Benicia on Friday night. Officials are investigating how the worker perished and if it was a work-related accident.

Authorities are investigating the death of a worker at the Valero refinery in Benicia. 

The unidentified contractor died around 10:30 p.m. Friday, officials said.

Police are trying to determine the cause of death and whether it was work-related.

Valero is said to be cooperating with the investigation.