AUBURN - An Auburn man died Wednesday after being seriously injured while working on a sport utility vehicle in a private garage, according to Schuylkill County Coroner David J. Moylan.
Timothy J. Wilson, 50, of 231 Market St., was working on a green Chevrolet Blazer in a one-vehicle garage owned by Douglas F. Naftzinger, Auburn, when the incident occurred at 2:28 p.m., according to state police at Schuylkill Haven and a supervisor at the Schuylkill County Communications Center.
The garage is located behind Naftzinger's home at 240 Washington St., according to Trooper John Sleboda.
Wilson was working underneath the vehicle when a support gave way and the vehicle came down on him, causing serious injuries, Moylan said. Wilson as taken to Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.
"There were resuscitation efforts made. They were discontinued at the discretion of the emergency room physician at 3:29 p.m.," Moylan said.
Responders included Auburn firefighters, Auburn ambulance, Pottsville/Schuylkill Haven ALS and Orwigsburg rescue, according to the communications supervisor.
While the investigation is continuing, Moylan said he doesn't believe the death is suspicious. An autopsy is being conducted, he said.
"It's looking like that (accidental) but my investigation is not complete yet. I still have some interviews to complete," Sleboda said.