(KAIR)--The victim of a Thursday afternoon fatal Jefferson County farm accident has been identified.
According to a press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office, 58-year-old Valley Falls resident Mike Miller was killed in the accident.
Miller was part of a crew working at a grain bin when he fell into the bin and became entrapped in the grain. An attempt to rescue him was not successful.
The accident took place just after 1:00 on a property on Swabville Road, about eight miles west of Valley Falls.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office was assisted in the attempted rescue by the Valley Falls Fire Department, Nortonville Fire Department, Rock Creek Fire, Jefferson County Emergency Management, and Jefferson County EMS.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison Walmart robbery sparks suspect search
Atchison man arrested following pursuit
Packed hearing Thurs for Atchison Co Lake's future
Hiawatha USD 415 Supt. announces retirement
Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office K9 dies
City Commission approves removal of breed-specific dog ban
New Jeff Co North leadership hired
Local judge among 15 seeking Supreme Court vacancy
Longtme Falls City business owner dies
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Jackson Co voters to face special question in November
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Plea entered in Jackson Co child sex case
Decision made on future of Atchison Co Lake
USD 430 retirees recognized at board meeting
Falls City School Board approves personnel changes
Lancaster Fire gains firetruck
LATEST STORIES
Brown Co man involved in fatal central KS crash
Two arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop
Decision made on future of Atchison Co Lake
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Lancaster Fire gains firetruck
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Richardson County Board receives department updates