STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
A male juvenile was flown to Louisville yesterday after a riding lawnmower flipped on top of him near the entrance of Gorin Park.
A preliminary investigation indicated the juvenile was operating the mower and attempting to climb an earth embankment when the mower flipped backward and landed on top of the child, according to a Glasgow Police Department press release.
The juvenile was treated at the scene, transported by Barren-Metcalfe EMS to T.J. Samson Community Hospital before being flown to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville because of his injuries.
Glasgow police officer Josh Neal investigated the accident. Barren-Metcalfe EMS and the Glasgow Fire Department assisted at the scene.
Key Facts
– Glasgow police responded March 30 to an injury accident near the entrance of Gorin Park
– A male juvenile was operating a riding lawn mower on an earth embankment when it flipped onto him, according to police
– Barren/Metcalfe EMS took the juvenile to T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow
– The child was later flown to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville for his injuries
– Officer Josh Neal investigated the accident with help from Barren/Metcalfe EMS and the Glasgow Fire Department
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