A Minnesota tree-trimming employee was charged with manslaughter after allegedly crushing his coworker’s head with a hydraulic grapple during on-the-job “f—ing around.” The incident occurred in Apple Valley on Thursday; police found Tyler Anthony Lynch dead at the scene with significant head trauma.
WHO:
Christopher Boone Crimmins; Dakota County authorities; police
WHAT:
Crimmins was charged with manslaughter after an alleged on-the-job incident involving a hydraulic grapple that killed his coworker.
WHEN:
Aug 20, 2026
WHERE:
Apple Valley, Minnesota
WHY:
Crimmins was charged over the alleged fatal incident involving the hydraulic grapple during on-the-job horseplay.
