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Fatal accident at Riverside Golf Course
Kalen McCain
Oct. 13, 2021 4:06 pm, Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 11:07 am
RIVERSIDE - The Washington County Communications Office received a report shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday of a fatal accident at the Riverside Golf Course.
“The accident occurred while an employee was performing routine maintenance on the Golf Course,” the communications report said. “The employee was pinned under the piece of equipment he was operating after it rolled on top of him.”
Thomas Guffey-Rammelsberg, of Washington, died at the scene, according to the accident report.
“Our deepest sympathies go out to his family,” Casino Public Information Director Damon John said. “Every employee here has the whole family in their thoughts and prayers.”
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