Mankato man killed when vehicle falls on him

A Mankato man died after he became pinned underneath a vehicle Friday.

Mankato Department of Public Safety spokesman Dan Schisel says Daniel A. Marthaler, 54, was working on a vehicle when it slipped off the jack stand, crushing him.

Marthaler was discovered deceased by a family member just before 5:30 p.m. at a Cougar Dr address.

The death was ruled accidental.

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