Employee Dies After Shop Incident in Conn.

Oct. 3, 2019

An auto mechanic in Connecticut died after a vehicle fell off a lift and onto him

Oct. 3, 2019—An auto mechanic in Harford, Conn., has died after a vehicle fell off a lift and onto him at a repair shop over the weekend, according to the Chron media outlet and the Associated Press.

Police say what appears to be a "tragic accident" likely resulted from the improper placement of the lift's arms, according to the story. 

The man was identified as 22-year-old Cristian Soto-Carrasquillo. 

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