BETHEL TWP, Armstrong County — A 58-year-old man died Saturday when the sport utility vehicle he was working on fell on top of him at his home on Kelly Station Road, state police said.

Lloyd James Vinton, who was alone, had the Suzuki Grand Vitara on a lift about noon when the pump jack gave way.

The SUV came down upon Vinton’s upper chest, crushing him. A relative found Vinton under the vehicle and called for help, according to Armstrong County Coroner Bob Bower.

The Bethel Township Volunteer Fire Department and Ford City EMS got there but paramedics were unable to revive Vinton. Deputy Coroner Josh Starr pronounced him dead at the scene.

Bower said the death was ruled accidental from compression asphyxiation.

A Vietnam veteran who served in the Navy, was employed by A & G Auto Parts in Ford City.

The Mantini Funeral Home in Ford City is handling funeral arrangements.