MONTPELIER, Ind. (AP) — A teen working for a tree-trimming service died in northeastern Indiana when a log rolled out of a trailer and struck him, authorities mentioned.
Braeden Depew, 18, of Kokomo was pronounced lifeless on the scene Saturday morning on Montpelier’s west aspect, mentioned Blackford County Coroner Zach Crouch. He mentioned Depew was fatally injured when a log shifted, rolled out of a dump trailer and struck him.
Crouch mentioned Depew died because of blunt drive trauma to the higher physique, The Star Press reported.
Montpelier police are investigating Depew’s demise with the coroner’s workplace.
The city of Montpelier is situated about 35 miles (56 kilometers) south of Fort Wayne.
