Dothan, Ala. — A farming-related incident has left one person dead in rural Houston County. The victim, identified as 78-year-old James Knight, was found at a farm in the Wicksburg area Friday afternoon.
According to Coroner Robert Byrd, emergency responders were dispatched to Dewberry Road after receiving reports of an accident involving farming equipment. Both the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and Wicksburg Fire Department responded to the scene.
Knight was quickly transported to Flowers Hospital, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fatal accident.
At this time, there are no further updates on what led to the tragic event. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.
James Knight’s death marks a somber moment for the rural community, where farming accidents, though rare, can have devastating consequences. The farming community in Houston County is known for its close-knit nature, and this loss has deeply affected those who knew him.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as they continue their investigation into what happened.
