Nebraska Grandpa Killed In ‘Freak Accident’ At McDonald’s

A Nebraska grandfather was killed just days before Christmas in what police called a tragic “freak accident” at a McDonald’s drive-thru, leaving a family mourning during what should have been a joyful holiday week. Michael Dickinson, 69, died Tuesday morning after he was pinned between his vehicle and the payment window at a McDonald’s in Grand Island. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to Grand Island police. Authorities said Dickinson’s next of kin were notified. Police Division Chief Dean Elliott told KSNB-TV the incident was “100% a freak accident.” “It appears the deceased opened the door to further reach out of the window for payment purposes..."