Chris Peay Olive Garden Death Williamsport PA Obituary: Olive Garden Worker Dies by Suicide
Williamsport, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident at a local Olive Garden has sent shockwaves through the community, with the death of employee Chris Peay following a severe self-harm attempt. Authorities have confirmed the case as a suicide, leaving colleagues, witnesses, and the wider public deeply affected.
The incident, which occurred on January 30th within the restaurant’s kitchen, involved Peay, a cook, who reportedly inflicted severe burn injuries upon himself by entering a deep fryer. Staff members witnessed the distressing event and attempted to intervene before emergency services arrived.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene around 4 p.m. and transported Peay to a local hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Lycoming County Fire and EMS were among the first on the scene. Dispatch audio captured the immediate chaos, with operators relaying reports of a “burn victim” and a male who “went head first into the fryers.”
Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper Lauren Lesher confirmed the incident was classified as a suicide. “Out of respect for the individual and their family, information is not released,” Lesher stated, adhering to protocol in such sensitive cases. The Olive Garden has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident or the passing of Chris Peay. The community continues to grapple with the profound loss and the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.
