Fatal Accident At Dexter Axle

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

By JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Staff Writer-

NORTH MANCHESTER -ÊA Bluffton man is dead after a work-related accident at Dexter Axle in North Manchester Sunday afternoon.

Jerry D. Huffman, of Bluffton, was found unresponsive lying on the ground beside his tractor-trailer at Dexter Axle around 12:31 p.m. Sunday. He later was pronounced dead by the Wabash County coroner.

Although the accident remains under investigation, officers from the the Wabash County Sheriff's Department believe Huffman was injured while trying to secure a load on his semi-trailer. The specifics of Huffman's injuries were not released.

At the scene, the Wabash County Sheriff's Department was assisted by North Manchester Life Med and Chester Township Fire Department. [[In-content Ad]]

NORTH MANCHESTER -ÊA Bluffton man is dead after a work-related accident at Dexter Axle in North Manchester Sunday afternoon.

Jerry D. Huffman, of Bluffton, was found unresponsive lying on the ground beside his tractor-trailer at Dexter Axle around 12:31 p.m. Sunday. He later was pronounced dead by the Wabash County coroner.

Although the accident remains under investigation, officers from the the Wabash County Sheriff's Department believe Huffman was injured while trying to secure a load on his semi-trailer. The specifics of Huffman's injuries were not released.

At the scene, the Wabash County Sheriff's Department was assisted by North Manchester Life Med and Chester Township Fire Department. [[In-content Ad]]

Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092

e-Edition


e-edition

Sign up


for our email newsletters

Weekly Top Stories

Sign up to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday

Daily Updates & Breaking News Alerts

Sign up to get our daily updates and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox daily

Latest Stories


WACC Students Sign For Career Programs In Engineering, Cosmetology & Automotive
Dozens of Warsaw Area Career Center (WACC) students had their signing day Wednesday, but it wasn’t for athletics.

WCHS Math Academic Super Bowl Team Finishes Second at State
On Saturday, the Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) Math Academic Super Bowl team competed in the state finals at Purdue University, earning a second-place finish in Class 1 (large school division).

Juanita Louise Hall Wagner
Juanita Louise Hall Wagner, 83, Warsaw, died Monday, May 12, 2025, in her home.

Joel Robert Light
Joel Robert Light, 76, Warsaw, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in the care of Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

Mary Beth Kridner
Mary Beth Kridner, 84, Warsaw, died May 14, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor of Warsaw.