51-year-old man killed after construction-vehicle fell on top of him in Leicester
A man was killed Friday after he was found trapped beneath a small construction vehicle at his property on King Street in Leicester.
Emergency crews responded to the 66 King St. address, just before 12 p.m., and found a 51-year-old man beneath the skid-steer loader, similar to a Bobcat-type piece of equipment, according to police.
Firefighters performed various lifesaving attempts but the man was pronounced dead on the scene.
The District Attorney’s Office identified the victim as 51-year-old Robert Stuart Jr. who was working on a piece of equipment in his garage that houses Evergreen Lawn Maintenance & Landscape. The garage was located on a commercial section of the property.
“The death appears to be a tragic accident,” said Leicester Police Chief Kenneth Antanavica. “All of the town of Leicester first responders offered their thoughts and prayers to the victim’s family and friends.”
The death is under investigation by state police and OSHA.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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