ASHLAND, Ore. – A man from Trail died in a logging accident south of Ashland.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said on the afternoon of October 23, 89-year-old Russell Gilbert Elder was operating a skid-steer loader in private timberland two miles southeast of Interstate 5 Exit 6.
At some point, the loader overturned on a slope with Elder still inside. He died from his injuries.
According to JCSO, Elder was reportedly employed by Farmer Logging.
A medical examiner will investigate to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
Elder’s family has been notified about the incident.
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