A car fell off a lift in a commercial garage Sunday in Hartford, critically injuring the mechanic working beneath it, police said.
Hartford police are not identifying the mechanic, but described the injuries as severe.
“Tragic accident at local dealership/auto garage, 147 Franklin Ave. Car fell off lift and onto mechanic working below. Victim in critical condition w/life threatening injuries,” Lt. Paul Cicero said in a Tweet on Sunday evening.
Evidence technicians and detectives from the major crimes division were investigating Sunday evening, and police notified the state motor vehicles division as well as the occupational health and safety administration.
Gurabo Auto Sales is listed as the occupant at 147 Franklin Ave..
