Winona worker killed in job site incident

Published 5:20 pm Friday, March 14, 2025

A person died Friday afternoon after a workplace accident at Howell Club Lake in Winona, according to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office.

A person died Friday afternoon after a workplace accident at Howell Club Lake in Winona, according to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office.

Spokesperson Larry Christian said a piece of equipment fell on the worker, causing fatal injuries. Emergency crews, including EMS and firefighters, responded to the scene after a call came in around 12:40 p.m.


Officials said the justice of the peace will be notified to conduct an inquest.

No further details were immediately available.