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The Linn County Sheriff's Department has confirmed a 63-year old man died Monday in a skid loader accident.
It happened around 3 p.m. at in the 1900 block of State Street in Ely.
Authorities say James Webster was trapped and killed by a skid loader while doing repairs at his shop.
Witnesses say nobody was airlifted, it was too late when authorities arrived.
Jerry Sweet is Webster's neighbor and friend of 20 years.
"That was a tragic situation," Sweet said. "He couldn't live through it."
Authorities declared Webster dead at the scene. They say Webster was caught between the crossbar and the frame.
"I guess the boards naturally broke and that was the end of it," said Sweet. "He was crushed."
The Linn County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate.
It happened around 3 p.m. at in the 1900 block of State Street in Ely.
Authorities say James Webster was trapped and killed by a skid loader while doing repairs at his shop.
Witnesses say nobody was airlifted, it was too late when authorities arrived.
Jerry Sweet is Webster's neighbor and friend of 20 years.
"That was a tragic situation," Sweet said. "He couldn't live through it."
Authorities declared Webster dead at the scene. They say Webster was caught between the crossbar and the frame.
"I guess the boards naturally broke and that was the end of it," said Sweet. "He was crushed."
The Linn County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate.
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Family of standoff victim to seek custody of son
November 20, 2009 22:08 EST
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Family members of a Des Moines woman who was allegedly killed by her estranged husband during a standoff say they intend to seek custody of her infant son. They also say they haven't ruled out filing a lawsuit against the state for failing to confiscate the husband's firearms.
Tereseann Moore, who served in the Iowa National Guard, including three tours of duty in the Middle East, was shot and killed on Nov. 11.
Moore's family said in a statement Friday they will seek custody of her 8-month-old son, Levi.
Court records show Moore's estranged husband, Randall Moore, has a history of domestic violence. He was ordered to turn over all of his guns to authorities on Oct. 26, but officials said that did not happen.
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Information from: KCCI-TV, http://www.kcci.com
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