Illinois golf course worker Jay Roush found dead in pond after lawn mower incident

Published
June 07, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Paris, Illinois
Eagle Ridge Golf Course
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Incident type
Drowning, Workplace

Summary

Drowning Paris Illinois in Paris, Illinois: Jay Roush, a 64-year-old golf course worker, was found dead in a pond at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Paris, Illinois, on Friday around 12:10 pm. He reportedly became trapped underneath a lawnmower while working at the facility. Emergency services were alerted after he was unresponsive and discovered submerged with the mower in about three feet of water.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jay Roush Worker Fatal

Original reporting

Illinois golf course worker Jay Roush found dead in pond after lawn mower incident | Irish Star

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