Coroner releases name of man killed in Evansville work-site accident

EVANSVILLE — The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who died on a work site Friday morning.

The man was working with a tree-trimming crew in the area 14300 Bickmeier Road. According to a release from VCSO, deputies were dispatched around 10:15 a.m.

On Monday, the Vanderburgh County Coroner's office identified the victim as 41-year-old Travis Lee Burkett of Evansville. Chief Deputy Coroner David Anson said Burkett died of "internal crushing injuries."

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The sheriff's office release said Burkett was operating skid steer when he backed into an outrigger. He was pulling a log as he backed up and was crushed between the two pieces of equipment.

Scott Township Fire Department attempted life-saving measures, but Burkett died on scene, the release states.