A Soddy-Daisy man was killed in DeKalb County, Ala., when a trailer fell over on him, DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris said in a news release.
He said the trailer wasn't properly hooked and came loose from a truck that was in motion. The truck driver noticed the trailer was loose, got out and found Thomas Keith, 51, underneath.
Harris said DeKalb deputies, the Fort Payne Fire Department and fire and police from Ider were called to assist at the scene.
Harris also said District Attorney Mike O'Dell has ordered an autopsy on Keith's body.