MONROE COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies are investigating after a man died at a Georgia farm.
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On Monday just after 7 a.m., Monroe County deputies were called to a farm on Rumble Road in Forsyth for a medical call.
Gary Patterson, 68, of Fairmount was killed in what authorities are calling a workplace accident.
The sheriff’s office confirmed to Channel 2 Action News, that Patterson was hit with a forklift at a chicken house, located on the farm.
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At this time, foul play is not suspected, but the case remains under investigation.
Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 478-994-7010.
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