15-year-old in critical condition after skid steer accident

MARION, IA — A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a skid steer accident on Monday.

According to a report from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Gerald Munier, 74, was moving a hay bale with a skid steer when the 15-year-old became trapped between the skid steer and the hay bale.

Linn County deputies, Linn County Rescue, Marion Fire, Area Ambulance and LifeGuard Air Ambulance responded to the scene in rural Marion around 5:26 p.m.

The 15-year-old was taken to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

The accident remains under investigation by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.