One man is dead after being killed instantly during a forklift accident that took place in downtown Erie.

The man's identity has not been released, but Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook told the Times-News that the 44-year-old was pronounced dead at 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 4.

The incident took place at 12:55 p.m. when the man was operating a forklift and fell off a loading platform outside of First Line Coatings located at the 900 block of West 12th Street. The man was killed instantly from the fall.

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The City of Erie Fire Department, along with Cook and other officials were on scene on Thursday afternoon.

This is a developing story. Return to GoErie.com for updates.

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