Parkers Prairie man dies in farm accident – Perham Focus

A 28-year-old Parkers Prairie man died in a farm accident north of Parkers Prairie Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The man’s name was not released pending notification of next of kin.

The man had been working with others to repair a tillage machine when part of the machine fell on him, trapping him underneath. According to the press release, life-saving measures were unsuccessful and the man died at the scene of the accident.

The accident was reported on Tuesday at 1:26 p.m. The Parkers Prairie Fire Department, along with Parkers Prairie Ambulance and North Memorial Ambulance, assisted the Sheriff’s Office at the scene.

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