Contractor killed at Normal Rivian warehouse identified by coroner
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- The McLean County Coroner has identified the man killed after being pinned at a Rivian warehouse Thursday. Kevin W. Lancaster, 61, of Heyworth died at the hospital less than an hour after the incident, according to McLean County Coroner Kathleen Yoder. At approximately 1:44 p.m. on March 5, the Normal Police and Fire Departments were called to the Rivian Automotive Warehouse on 301 W. Kerrick Road. A man, later identified as Lancaster, was pinned between a semi and the loading dock with critical injuries, said Normal Fire Department spokesperson Matt Swaney. Firefighters worked to free the man, who had been pinned for approximately 20 minutes. A statement from Rivian confirmed Lancaster was a contractor. After crews freed him, Lancaster was rushed by ambulance to Carle Bromenn Medical Center in critical condition and died at 2:33 p.m. as a result of his injuries. This incident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department and the McLean County Coroner's Office.
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