A heavy piece of equipment fell on top of a Lakeside man Sunday, killing him instantly, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
The victim and another man were digging a hole for a pipe around 10 a.m. in the 12000 block of Wildcat Canyon Road. That’s when the other man, who was driving the tractor, tried to make a turn and started to tip. The victim tried to keep the tractor from falling, but he was crushed instead, according to the sheriff’s department.
Officials have not released the victim's name, but say he is a 61-year-old man who lives in the area.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating.
