Paynesville Man Seriously Injured in Fall at Brookfield Township Farm

Brookfield Township, MN:  On August 9, 2024, at 07:56 AM, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call requesting an ambulance for a male who fell around 9 feet.   The subject was located on a farm site in the 45000 block of Co RD 11.   That location is north of Hector in Brookfield Township.

First-arriving personnel discovered 35-year-old Jerman Lieser of Paynesville, MN, on the ground near a scissor lift.  The preliminary investigation revealed Jerman was working on the roof when he fell off the roof, hitting his head on the scissor lift.

Jerman sustained serious injuries from the fall and was flown to a trauma center.  Assisting at the scene included the Renville County Sheriff’s Office, Hector Ambulance, Hector Fire & Rescue, Minnesota State Patrol, and North Memorial Air Care.