Jonas Hoover, 16, dies in farm accident in Hixon, Wisconsin

Modified Date: 
Sat, 09/02/2017 - 12:54pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Rural Owen teen dead after farm accident

Authorities also believe the boy entered the manure tank for maintenance issues. He was found unconscious after being in the tank for an unknown amount of time. The boy was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name has not yet been released.

 

Name of Clark Co. teen killed in farming accident released

Officials say the manure tank was malfunctioning.  A piece of metal was found near the agitating valve, causing the spray pattern to be affected.

People Involved: 
Jonas Hoover

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