5-year-old killed in heavy machinery-involved accident in Ohio, father injured: deputies
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, Ohio, according to the Stark County Sheriff's Office. The child was inside a residence in the 2400 block of Bur Oak Street NE while the mother remained inside the home and the father operated the machine in the backyard. While backing up the machine, the father discovered the child on the ground with severe injuries and transported the child to Mercy Hospital, where the child was pronounced dead. The father also suffered injuries after jumping from the machine and was treated at Mercy Hospital. The incident remains under investigation by the Stark County Sheriff's Office and the Stark County Coroner's Office.
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