Hosmer man killed in skid steer accident northeast of Java

HOSMER, S.D. (DRG News) – A 65-year-old man from Hosmer, was killed in a skid steer accident Monday (July 27).

Information from Walworth County Sheriff Josh Boll says Mobridge Dispatch received a call of a male being caught between a loader and the cab of a skid steer. The man passed away at the scene.

According to obituary information from the Aberdeen American News, Micheal Paul Schwingler, Sr. died as a result of a farm accident six miles northeast of Java.

The incident is currently under investigation.

Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, Selby Ambulance, Selby Fire, Mobridge Ambulance and Campbell County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the incident.