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Hydraulic Grapple Operator Charged With Manslaughter After Death

8/22/2026

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Crimmins, 34, was charged with second-degree manslaughter after his hydraulic grapple crushed Tyler Anthony Lynch’s head.
The 26-year-old victim died at the scene on Aug. 20, 2026.
Crimmins told officers he and Lynch were “f—ing around” and moved the grapple to match shadows.
He faces up to 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, and a Sept. 10 hearing.

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Crimmins, 34, was charged with second-degree manslaughter after his hydraulic grapple crushed Tyler Anthony Lynch’s head.
The 26-year-old victim died at the scene on Aug. 20, 2026.
Crimmins told officers he and Lynch were “f—ing around” and moved the grapple to match shadows.
He faces up to 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, and a Sept. 10 hearing.