Man killed in construction accident at Lakes Regional Park

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A 41-year-old man was killed Thursday morning in an accident at a construction site at Lakes Regional Park, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue District.

Manreh Gene Crenshaw was killed after suffering severe injuries from being being pinned between a boom life and an overhead railing, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Deputies responded to a call for service around 8:52 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office.

The man was operating a “skyboom” at the entrance to the park, according to fire officials. The incident involved the stationary arch entrance sign, which was in the process of being painted by an employee of a contractor vendor.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration responded to the scene and the sheriff’s office is continuing the investigation.

Marceno spoke with members of the media and provided additional updates live via Facebook:

The circumstances leading up to his death were unclear.

Trust WINK News to bring more information as details become available.

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