5-year-old killed in heavy machinery-involved accident in Ohio, father injured: deputies

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Mercy, Illinois
2400 block of Bur Oak Street NE, Plain Township
Incident type
Workplace

Summary

Workplace Accident Mercy Illinois in Mercy, Illinois: A 5-year-old child died Sunday after being struck by a compact earth-moving machine at a residence in Plain Township, Stark County, Ohio. The father was operating the machine in the backyard while the mother remained inside the home; while backing up, the father discovered the child on the ground with severe injuries. The father transported the child to Mercy Hospital, where the child was pronounced dead, and the father was also treated at Mercy Hospital after suffering injuries from jumping from the machine. The Stark County Sheriff's Office and Stark County Coroner's Office are investigating.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Father (unnamed) At-fault party

Original reporting

5-year-old killed in heavy machinery-involved accident in Ohio, father injured: deputies

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