Overview

• Authorities were called Friday to Mid City Scrap on State Road in Westport for a reported medical emergency.
• Responders found Taunton resident Mark Peters with a severe crushing injury to his lower body.
• He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to investigators.
• OSHA, Westport police and the Bristol County District Attorney's office responded to the scene.
• The investigation remains active, and details on how the injury occurred have not been released.