Derrick Spalt Death, MADISON COUNTY — Authorities have confirmed the identity of the individual who tragically lost his life over the weekend due to a barn collapse in Madison County. Derrick Spalt, aged 56 and a resident of Wildwood, was fatally injured while involved in the demolition of a deteriorating barn near Waterloo, as stated by Bob Hill, the Madison County coroner.
The barn collapsed partially into a burn pit, resulting in a fire that claimed Spalt’s life and caused injuries to another individual. The injured man was promptly transported to a medical facility for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. This devastating incident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. on Saturday.