Victim ID’d in deadly construction equipment accident

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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - First responders are investigating a deadly incident in Columbus.

Police, EMS, and fire crews were dispatched around 6:02 p.m. Wednesday to the 7400 block of River Crest Drive following a report of a person trapped after being flipped by construction equipment.

According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, the accident occurred when a Sheep’s Foot Roller Compactor, operated by 49-year-old Michael Cody, overturned, pinning him beneath the roll bar.

Michael was reported dead at the scene at 6:27 p.m. His body will undergo an autopsy due to being work-related.