AN INVESTIGATION is
underway following the death of an elderly man in a
farming accident in Inishowen yesterday.
The man, named locally as Packie Crumlish (71), died
after being crushed by a trailer on his farm at
Glenagiveney near Kinnego Bay.
It is understood he had got out of his tractor to
close a gate when the trailer rolled back on him.
Mr Crumlish's wife Peggy witnessed the accident and
made desperate attempts to save her husband.
She managed to call neighbours who rushed to the
scene located about 5km from Moville. They managed
to move the trailer but it's understood the victim
died a short time later.
The incident happened about 5pm at the close of a
very warm and sunny day that saw farmers in the area
make use of the unseasonably hot weather.
Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority are to
carry out investigations into the accident.
Locals described Mr Crumlish as popular and well
liked. He had been a talented local soccer player in
Moville up until his early 40s. The couple had no
children.
A post mortem is to take place at Letterkenny
General Hospital with funeral arrangements to be
confirmed later.
Local Labour councillor, Martin Farren, who knew the
pensioner, offered his sympathies to his family and
friends.
"I would like to offer my condolences to Packie's
wife Peggy and his extended family on his tragic
death," said Cllr Farren.
"He was a quiet, unassuming person who was very well
respected by all in our community. Our thoughts and
prayers are with his family at this very sad time." |
