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Death of 8-year-old investigated in Mercer County

2026-08-14 14:18:54

Police are investigating the death of an 8-year-old at 392 Slater Road, Stoneboro, Mercer County, on Aug. 14. A mishap with farm equipment led to the incident, according to police.

The 8-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:15 a.m. The Mercer County Coroner’s office determined the cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head and ruled it accidental.

No further information has been released at this time.

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