Cass County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a residence in Chaffee, North Dakota, following reports of a man trapped beneath a vehicle. Upon arrival, first responders found a 68-year-old man deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigations by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office indicate that the man had been working underneath the vehicle when the support devices failed, causing the vehicle to fall and pin him.
The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Chaffee is an unincorporated community in Cass County, North Dakota, established in 1894 and named after promoter Eben Chaffee.
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Proper use of vehicle support devices, such as jack stands, is crucial when performing maintenance to prevent accidents.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.