Fatal Farm Accident
Fatal Farm Accident in Silver Creek Township
Sheriff Richard J Behnke of the Cass County Sheriff's Office reports that his deputies responded to a fatal farm accident that happened on Dixon Street in Silver Creek Township. The incident occurred at 5:44pm on 10/21/2017. Roger Molter (69yrs of Benton Harbor, MI) was parking a cherry picker in the barn for winter, and while repositioning the equipment he ended up pinning himself between the cherry picker and the wall, causing his death. Molter was discovered in the barn by a family member, and emergency medical services were called. Molter was pronounced dead at the scene.
Assisting agencies were Pride Care of Dowagiac, Sister Lakes Fire Department, and the Silver Creek Township Police Department.
Address/Location
Cass County MI Sheriff's Office
321 Michigan 62
Cassopolis, MI 49031
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 269-445-1560