Pa. Mechanic Dies in Leveling System Accident

Dec. 7, 2018
A mechanic at Karl’s Auto Body in Springfield, Pa., died on Thursday night, when a motorhome he was repairing fell on top of him, according to a report.

Dec. 7, 2018—A mechanic at Karl’s Auto Body in Springfield, Pa., died on Thursday night, when a motorhome he was repairing fell on top of him, according to a report by NBCPhiladelphia.com. The motorhome had reportedly become dislodged from a leveling system.

The 33-year-old mechanic was repairing a motorhome around 5:45 p.m. Thursday. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders, according to the report.

Officials did not immediately release the victim’s name, seeking to first notify his family. They continue to investigate the accident.

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