Lakeland Mechanic Killed by RV

Gerald L. McMurty, 58, was killed when an RV that he was working on accidentally rolled.  McMurty and another mechanic were working on a 30 foot RV at Munday Machinery at 8165 State Road 33 North when the vehicle rolled at approximately 11:40 a.m.  The two mechanics were working on an automatic leveling system.  The vehicle was lifted by a 2 ton jack.  The other mechanic was in the bathroom at the time of the accident.  When he returned, he used a forklift to remove the RV.  McMurty was given CPR but could not be resuscitated.  The accident remains under investigation.

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