On Monday, October 16, near Blacksburg, South Carolina, a 76-year-old man suffered a fatal accident involving his Ford 1620 tractor while mowing grass on his property.
Gary Moss, a resident of Blacksburg, South Carolina, faced a fatal turn of events on Monday, October 16, while using his Ford 1620 tractor to mow his lawn.
In the midst of his task, Moss was operating a landscaping attachment. Suddenly, he lost control, resulting in the tractor moving rapidly down an embankment. This led to Moss being thrown off and then becoming pinned between the tractor and its attachment.
Upon finding her husband in this perilous situation, Moss’s wife wasted no time and called 911. Their rapid response, however, couldn’t change the outcome, and Moss was pronounced dead on site. An ongoing investigation is delving into the specifics of the accident, and the Cherokee County Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy.
Dennis Fowler, the Cherokee County Coroner, accentuated the potential dangers of handling massive machines, particularly tractors, citing their extensive weight, which can be upwards of 2,352 pounds.
Drawing parallels, another incident in mid-August, at a Laurelton, Pennsylvania county fair, witnessed a fatal accident. During a tractor pull event, 33-year-old Brandy Horner was struck by a dislodged exhaust wheel from a participating tractor. Despite immediate medical intervention, she succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital. The Pennsylvania State Police have clarified that there was no malicious intent linked to this accident.
Such events underscore the unpredictability linked with heavy machinery operations. It’s crucial to emphasize the need for enhanced safety measures and awareness, considering the potential impacts on families and the wider community.