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Tragedy Strikes: Child Dies After Yard Machine Incident
22 Jun
Summary
- A 5-year-old child succumbed to severe injuries outside a Plain Township home.
- The child was struck by a compact earth-moving machine operated by their father.
- The incident occurred on June 21 and remains under investigation by authorities.
A devastating accident on June 21st led to the death of a 5-year-old child in Plain Township. The child sustained fatal injuries outside a residence on Bur Oak Street NE. The Stark County Sheriff's Office reported that the child's father was operating a compact earth-moving machine in the backyard while the mother was inside.
The father discovered the child on the ground with severe injuries after backing up the machine. He quickly transported the child to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. Tragically, the child was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The father also sustained injuries while jumping from the machine and received treatment. The Stark County Sheriff's Office and the Stark County Coroner's Office are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Further details have not yet been released.
