Morris-Turnberry man killed in farming accident

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) -  A 41-year-old Morris-Turnberry man is dead, following a farm accident Monday afternoon.
Just before 3:30 p.m., Jan. 12, Huron County OPP officers, along with Huron County EMS paramedics and North Huron Fire Department personnel, were called to a beef-cattle farming operation located on Jamestown Road, south of Bluevale, after receiving a 9-1-1 call for assistance.

Emergency crews arrived on scene and located an unresponsive male victim. First aid was provided to the victim, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was identified as David JOHNSTON.

Police said preliminary investigation has revealed Johnston, owner of the farm property, was performing maintenance on a skid steer when the bucket suddenly moved and pinned him between the bucket and frame of the machine. 

A post-mortem examination was scheduled for today (Jan. 13).