Loose Wrecking Ball Kills Worker

Feb. 27, 2020

A man was killed following an accident at a site in Johnston County, Oklahoma, after being hit by a wrecking ball that came loose from a crane. ABC 5 KOCO reports that a wrecking ball swung down, and hit the man.

According to FOX 12, the worker was hired to move silos on the property.  First responders attempted lifesaving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

According to the county, there was no evidence of foul play. 

ABC 5 & FOX 12