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Victim killed by heavy equipment at paving company identified

JACKSON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have identified a man who died after being struck by heavy equipment on Wednesday in Jackson Township.

According to Jackson Township Police Chief Gerald Williams, around 9:30 a.m. first responders arrived at American Asphalt Paving located at 500 Chase Road.

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Chief Williams said EMS found that 68-year-old David Brace, from Luzerne, was struck and killed by heavy equipment while in the yard.

Investigators believe the incident was accidental, and no foul play is suspected.