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

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

Summary

Workplace Accident Same Illinois in same, Illinois: A 5-year-old child was killed after being struck by a compact earth-moving machine that the father was operating in the backyard of a residence in Plain Township, Ohio. The father was backing up the machine when he 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 the same hospital. The Stark County Sheriff's Office and Stark County Coroner's Office are investigating.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Father At-fault party

Original reporting

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

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