A man lost his life following a landscaping accident in Brecksville on Thursday, according to local police.
Brecksville police officers responded to a call around 10:45 a.m. Thursday regarding a man who had been injured while performing landscaping work. A bystander had already begun performing CPR on the victim when emergency personnel arrived at the scene.
First responders took over life-saving efforts and transported the injured man to MetroHealth Brecksville. Despite medical intervention, the man was pronounced dead at the medical facility.
Police have not released the victim’s name or provided specific details about what type of landscaping equipment was involved in the fatal accident. The exact nature of the injuries and circumstances surrounding the incident remain undisclosed as of press time.
The incident adds to workplace safety concerns as the spring landscaping season reaches full swing. Officials have not indicated whether the victim was a professional landscaper or a private individual.
This marks the first fatal accident of this nature reported in Brecksville this year. The police department may release additional information after notification of next of kin and completion of their investigation.
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