MINNETRISTA, Minn. - Fire officials say a man was killed by a runaway boat and trailer.
The accident happened about 8:30 p.m. Sunday when police say a man attempted to stop a boat on a trailer that was rolling down a driveway. The man became pinned between the boat and several small trees.
Minnetrista Fire Chief Greg Pederson told KARE 11 the man died on the scene.
Pederson said a couple from out of town was renting a house off County Road 44 where the accident happened.
Minnetrista and St. Bonifacious responders worked to free the victim.
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