Man killed after he was hit by a forklift at a Monroe County farm, officials say
A man was killed when he was hit by a forklift at a chicken house in Monroe County on Monday, officials said.
Deputies for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department were called to the incident at a farm at 543 Rumble Road in Forsyth at 7:04 a.m. Monday. They identified the victim as Gary Patterson, 68, of Fairmont.
Based on a preliminary investigation, the incident “does not appear to indicate foul play, however, this case is still under investigation,” the sheriff’s office said.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department encourages anyone with any information on this case to contact them at 478-994-7010 or through Facebook, Instagram or their Monroe County Sheriff’s Office app to remain anonymous. Investigator Mercer can also be contacted at 478-994-7043, ext. 256.
