Genesee County Farmer Dies while Trying to Fix Bailer

ALEXANDER – A Farming accident has claimed the life of a young farmer who was attempting to repair a broken down bailer.

According to a press release from the Genesee County Sheriffs Office, Scott Booth Jr., 23, was apparently attempting to make a repair on his New Holland round bailer in the Townb of Alexander when he became pinned underneath it. Booth was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is still ongoing.