A man found Monday in a Lexington garage appeared to have died from accidental carbon-monoxide poisoning, according to the Fayette County coroner's office.

Lester Mills, 60, of Fort Harrod Drive had been working on his truck.

Carbon monoxide levels found by the Lexington Fire Department indicate that poisoning occurred, the coroner's office said. Toxicology tests are being conducted to confirm the cause of death.

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