Wisconsin man, 60, killed on farm after hay bales fell on him

Wisconsin man killed by hay bales

PIERCE COUNTY, Wis. -- A 60-year-old Wisconsin man is dead following a farming incident over the weekend.

According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred Saturday morning at a farm located in Rock Elm Township, Wisconsin.

Authorities say a 66-year-old Elmwood, Wisconsin man was operating a tractor trailer with a load of hay bales when the load shifted and fell off the trailer. The hay bales struck a 60-year-old Elmwood man.

The victim, identified as John Robey, was taken to the hospital where he was declared deceased.

There were no other injuries. 

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