BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP — On August 9, 2024, at 7:56 AM, the Renville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a serious injury at a farm in the 45000 block of County Road 11, north of Hector in Brookfield Township, Minnesota. Jerman Lieser, a 35-year-old man from Paynesville, fell approximately 9 feet from a roof, striking his head on a nearby scissor lift.
Lieser sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment. Responding agencies included the Renville County Sheriff’s Office, Hector Ambulance, Hector Fire & Rescue, Minnesota State Patrol, and North Memorial Air Care.
