Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman has released the following statement concerning a tragic accident that claimed the life of a Granite Falls man on Thursday in Alexander County
On Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 9:18 am, the Alexander County Communication Center received a 911 call pertaining to an individual trapped under a vehicle at the Dusty Ridge Boating Access dock in Southern Alexander County. Alexander County Rescue, Wittenburg Fire Department and Alexander County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the scene. Upon arrival Emergency Responders discovered Michael Hedrick, age 44, from Granite Falls deceased.
Alexander County Investigators, North Carolina Highway Patrol, and NC Wildlife Officers responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. After further investigation it was found that the victim was having trouble with his vehicle’s transmission and while attempting to determine the problem, the vehicle rolled backwards trapping the victim underneath. It was determined the incident was accidental and there was no foul play.
Sheriff Chris Bowman would like to express his condolences to the family of the victim and encourages the community to remember this family in their thoughts and prayers.