Tragedy in Tarrant County: Mechanic Daniel Lord Dies After Vehicle Accident
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — The Kennedale community is mourning the loss of 43-year-old Daniel Lord, a beloved husband, father, and well-known figure in the mini-truck community, who tragically lost his life in a workplace accident on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Authorities say the accident occurred just after noon in the 4300 block of Eden Road. Lord was working beneath a truck at his shop when the jack holding up the vehicle suddenly failed. The truck collapsed, fatally crushing him before emergency crews could respond.
Kennedale Police, the Tarrant County Crime Scene Unit, and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office are conducting a full investigation into the incident. Officials have not released additional details but confirmed that Lord died at the scene.
For family and friends, the tragedy has left an irreplaceable void. “For those who knew my son, Daniel Lord, I am sorry to say he passed away at the age of 43,” his grieving parent wrote in a heartfelt statement. “He was a welder and car fabricator who was well known in the mini-truck community. He leaves behind his wife and two children. He left this earth too early.”
Tributes from fellow welders, car enthusiasts, and longtime friends are already flooding social media, with many remembering Lord as not only a skilled craftsman but also a kindhearted man who was always willing to lend a hand.
The community now rallies around his family, honoring his life and legacy cut tragically short.
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