A tragic accident occurred in Delaware County, Indiana, when a man was found trapped beneath a riding lawn mower in a creek. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to the 14300 block of East Stanley Road for a water rescue. Emergency crews arrived to find the man pinned under the mower and pronounced him dead at the scene.
According to investigators, the man was operating the mower near a steep embankment when it slid over the edge, causing both the mower and operator to enter the water. The incident appears to be an accident, with no signs of foul play or additional public safety concerns.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.