WHERE Incident Happened: Town of Ithaca
What happened:
On August 27, 2026, at approximately 7:08 A.M., the Richland County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a farming accident involving a skid loader in the Town of Ithaca.
Richland EMS and Ithaca First Responders were dispatched to the scene, where they located a juvenile male victim who had sustained a serious head injury. Emergency medical personnel immediately began life-saving measures.
The juvenile was transported by Richland EMS to The Richland Hospital for further medical treatment. Despite the efforts of emergency responders and medical personnel, the juvenile succumbed to his injuries.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. No further information regarding the victim will be released due to the victim’s age.
The Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the victim’s family and friends and recognizes the efforts of the emergency responders and medical personnel who responded to the incident.
Other Agencies Involved: Richland EMS, Ithaca First Responders