Identity of Man Killed in Farming Equipment Accident in Niagara County Released

UPDATE

The male who lost his life in the farming accident was identified as 67 year-old William Sacher of Wheatfield, NY.

The incident will continue to be investigated by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Bureau.

ORIGINAL STORY

A man died Friday morning after becoming trapped beneath a piece of agricultural equipment, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.

At approximately 10:49am on August 8th, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Communication Center received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive man pinned under an agricultural rotary cutter.

Family members who discovered the victim managed to pull him from beneath the machinery before first responders arrived.

Deputies were on scene within minutes and began administering life-saving measures until fire and EMS crews took over.

Despite efforts to revive him, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Bureau is continuing to investigate the incident.

Identity of Man Killed in Farming Equipment Accident in Niagara County Released