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Steven Gill Killed In Logging Accident: Coroner

A tow truck operator from New York was killed when several tree logs fell and struck him in the head in Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced on Wednesday, May 21.

Lehigh County Coroner's Office 

Lehigh County Coroner's Office 

Photo Credit: Facebook/Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center

Steven M. Gill, 36, most recently of West Penn Township, died after the accident in the 3700 block of Spring Road around 8:50 a.m., according to officials.

Gill was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 9:49 a.m., the coroner’s office said.

An autopsy completed Thursday determined he died from blunt force injuries. His death was ruled accidental.

Gill worked as a tow truck operator for Mechanics Plus Towing and Transport, Inc. and was originally from Warsaw, New York, according to his social media.

The Pennsylvania State Police–Fogelsville Station is investigating the incident.

Gill's family is invited to share additional information and photos with Daily Voice by emailing [email protected]. 

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