A man, not yet named, was found dead under his mobile home in Peoria yesterday. The incident occurred near 107th Avenue and Union Hills Drive, with Peoria Police and fire crews responding around 12:25 p.m. According to Peoria Police, "Upon arrival, it was determined an adult male (approximately 60 years old) was found unresponsive and deceased underneath his mobile home." He was reportedly doing maintenance work when he suffered a suspected medical emergency, according to the FOX 10 report.
Rescue efforts began immediately after the man was found. He was working alone and became stuck in a hole beneath his mobile home, which became his final resting place.
The identity of the man has not been released pending notification of kin, and authorities are looking into the details surrounding the incident. 12 News reported that the Peoria police are currently investigating the events that led to the man becoming trapped and subsequent to his death.
Early signs suggest that there was no foul play involved. Authorities noted that the man had no signs of trauma, leading to the belief that the fatality was likely a tragic accident rather than a crime. More details will be released as the investigation continues and authorities work to understand the man's final moments.
