One dead in lawnmower accident in rural Jesup

The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed pending notification of the family.

Buchanan County Sheriff’s deputies and Jesup firefighters and paramedics were called to an address in the 1000 block of 160.^th Street around 12:50 p.m.

Authorities determined the man was attempting to load an industrial lawn mower onto a trailer when it slid off its side and overturned, pinning him underneath.

Rescue workers tried to resuscitate the man, but he was later pronounced dead.

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Jesup Fire and EMS.