CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. — A tragic farming accident in Marion Township claimed the life of a 23-year-old man on Thursday afternoon. Centre County Chief Deputy Coroner John D. Kubalak confirmed the victim as Levi Glick, who died after becoming entangled in heavy farm machinery. Emergency crews were dispatched to the 5500 block of Jacksonville Road at around 3:06 p.m. following reports of a severe injury.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Howard Fire Department, Beech Creek-Blanchard EMS, Pennsylvania State Police, and the Centre County Coroner’s Office. Upon arrival, first responders discovered that Glick had been caught in a silage chopper while filling a corn silo. Despite immediate efforts, his injuries were catastrophic, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Kubalak later confirmed the time of death and said his office is working closely with investigators to determine how the accident occurred.
Authorities have not released further details, but initial reports suggest Glick was working near or operating the silage chopper when he became trapped. Silage choppers are powerful machines designed to cut and process corn and other crops into livestock feed. While vital to agricultural production, the equipment can be extremely dangerous if something malfunctions or if an individual comes too close to moving parts. Investigators are reviewing the machinery and the circumstances leading up to the incident to better understand what went wrong.
The fatal accident has left the farming community in Marion Township devastated. Friends, neighbors, and fellow farmers are mourning the loss of Glick, whose young age makes the tragedy especially difficult to process. Farm accidents, though not uncommon, are often sudden and deeply felt in close-knit rural areas where agriculture is both a way of life and a lifeline for families.
Experts frequently warn that farming is one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States. The constant use of heavy machinery, unpredictable working conditions, and the pressure of harvest seasons all contribute to the risks farmers face daily. Incidents like this highlight the importance of safety precautions, training, and ongoing awareness in preventing similar tragedies.
For now, the Centre County Coroner’s Office and Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate whether equipment failure, human error, or other factors played a role. It is not yet clear if findings from the case will lead to new safety recommendations for local farmers. Meanwhile, Glick’s death serves as a painful reminder of the dangers tied to agricultural work and the need for constant vigilance around farm machinery.