Man Dead Following Accident at Burlington Bobcat

A tragic accident at the Burlington Bobcat location on South Roosevelt killed a 23 year old man yesterday afternoon.

The man, whose name has not been released, was working on a large uniloader machine when the hydraulics failed, causing the boom to fall on top of him, crushing him underneath.

Ambulances responded within four minutes of the call, which came in at around 12:16. The man was pronounced dead on scene.

His name will be released after family members are notified.