Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Victim's Name Released In Car Crushing Death

21-Year-Old Christian Klorczyk Died After Garage Accident

21-year-old Christian Klorczyk died Friday in Waterford after a car crushed him.

Klorczyk was working on his car in his parent’s garage when it fell on top of him, according to Police Lt. Brett Mahoney. The 21-year-old Westwood Drive resident was rushed to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

One of Klorcyzk's parents was driving home just after 4 p.m., opened the garage door and saw his or her son underneath his own vehicle, according to Mahoney. The parent immediately called 9-1-1, where firefighters rushed to the scene.

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Once there, a firefighter crawled underneath the car and pulled the 21-year-old out, Goshen Deputy Chief Donald Chapman, Jr. said. A Waterford ambulance rushed Klorczyk to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead on scene.

A LIFESTAR helicopter was originally called, but later cancelled, Chapman said. If a person needs immediate help, an ambulance trip to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital is faster, Chapman said.

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At this time the incident remains under investigation, but is not considered suspicious, Police Sgt. James Dimmock said in a release.


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