Person Fatally Struck by Car While Mowing Lawn in Mansfield

A person mowing the lawn in Mansfield has died after being struck by a car on Crane Hill Road in Mansfield.

Emergency dispatchers said the victim was mowing the lawn in the area of 173 Crane Hill Road in Mansfield around 3:30 p.m. Monday. According to police, a car driving the same direction as the lawnmower was moving struck the victim on the grassy shoulder.

LifeStar was called to the scene but canceled, according to the helicopter service. State police said the victim died at Windham Hospital.

State police and Mansfield fire officials responded to the scene Monday afternoon. Crane Hill Road was blocked off between the intersections of Mansfield City Road and Browns Road for hours after the crash.

Authorities have not released any identifying information about the victim.

The crash is still under investigation. No charges have been filed. Anyone with information is urged to call State Police Trooper Davison at 860-896-3200.

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