Cole Parker Accident – Obituary Canton, Ohio: Township man dies after skid steer loader accident

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A 22-year-old man, identified as Cole E. Parker, died early August 9 after being struck by a skid steer loader on private property along Erie Street SW the night before.
According to the Stark County Coroner’s Office, emergency crews were called at 11:46 p.m. on August 8 for a serious injury involving the machine, commonly used for lifting and moving materials. Paramedics treated Parker at the scene before transporting him to Aultman Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:08 a.m. His family was present at the time.

Chief Investigator Harry Campbell said Parker was not operating the skid steer when the incident occurred and suffered fatal traumatic injuries to his torso. An autopsy is scheduled for August 11. Authorities emphasized the location was not an active construction site.

Perry Township Police are leading the investigation but have not disclosed who was operating the machine or its intended use that night. No citations or charges have been announced, and the circumstances remain under review.

Skid steer loaders, though compact, are powerful and can be hazardous in close quarters, making safety precautions essential even during non-construction tasks like landscaping or maintenance.

The news has left the local community grieving. Friends and family have shared tributes on social media, remembering Parker as kind, hardworking, and full of potential. Authorities are expected to release more information after the coroner’s examination and further investigation.

 

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