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Man in His 60s Dies in Wood Chipper Accident at Bucks County Home

The Bucks County coroner is determining the cause of death in an active investigation.

Overview

  • Emergency crews were called shortly after 4:40 p.m. Monday to a residence on Valley View Drive in Lower Southampton Township.
  • Responders found the victim caught up to his shoulder in the machine, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police said the man is believed to be in his 60s, and his identity has not been released pending official processes.
  • Philadelphia police were present to support family, and officials confirmed the victim was the father of a Philadelphia Police Department officer.
  • Lower Southampton Police said the case remains under investigation as the coroner determines the official cause of death, and the department issued public condolences to the family.