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A grandfather was killed just days before Christmas in what authorities described as a “freak accident” in a McDonald’s drive-thru in Nebraska.
Michael Dickinson, 69, was crushed to death after being pinned between his vehicle and the payment window Tuesday morning in Grand Island.
He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to Big Island Police.
Police said the victim’s next of kin had been informed of his death.
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A grandfather was killed in what authorities described as a “freak accident” at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Nebraska. (iStock)
Police Division Chief Dean Elliott told KSNB-TV the incident was “100 percent a freak accident.”
“It appears the deceased opened the door so he could climb out of the window for payment purposes,” he said.
“We don’t know if the vehicle swerved or what happened, but it got stuck between the door frame and the drive-thru window counter,” Elliott added.
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Michael Dickinson, 69, was crushed to death after being trapped between his vehicle and the payment window. (iStock)
A McDonald’s employee tried to save the man by reaching around the passenger side of the car, but was unable to free Dickinson, Elliott told KSNB. The employee was also injured during the rescue attempt.
The incident remains under investigation.
Dickinson’s right leg was amputated in 2021, his daughter wrote on Facebook, adding that he was fitted with a prosthetic a few months later and learned to walk again. She did not explain why her leg was removed.
His family remembered “his love” during their first Christmas without him, recounting his willingness “to help and be there when it mattered most.”
Grand Island Police Division Chief Dean Elliott said the incident was “100 percent a freak accident.” (Getty Images)
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“A skilled and hardworking mechanic, Michael took pride in his work and had a gift for fixing what was broken. This reflected who he was: reliable, practical and dedicated,” his family wrote.
“Even though his life was cut short, Michael’s love, loyalty and kindness will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and always remembered,” the message added.
