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Minnesota man charged in death of co-worker crushed by hydraulic grapple in prank gone wrong
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Christopher Boone Crimmins, 34, is charged with second-degree manslaughter after allegedly crushing his co-worker Tyler Anthony Lynch’s head with a hydraulic grapple during a tree-trimming job in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
- The incident occurred when the men were reportedly "f------ around," and Crimmins was operating the grapple based on shadows rather than directly watching Lynch, leading to the fatal injury.
- Police found Lynch, 26, with significant head trauma and a large amount of blood at the scene; a witness confirmed seeing the grapple hit Lynch’s head.
- Crimmins, the only crew member licensed to operate the machine, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, with bail set at $40,000 unconditional or $20,000 with conditions.
- Crimmins is expected to appear in court on September 10, and as of the latest update, he was not listed in Dakota County Jail records and his legal representation status is unknown.
