Maryland Man, 82, Dies After Lawnmower Flips Over On Top Of Him

FREDERICK COUNTY, MD — An elderly man cutting grass has died after his mower flipped over on top of him, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

Around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies said they responded to a call for help regarding a vehicle incident at the 5300 block of Sidney Road in Mt. Airy.

Once on scene, deputies said they found Augustus Clemont Harris, 82, dead with his body pinned underneath a zero-turn mower.

Deputies said they believe Harris was riding his mower on a steep incline of a hill when it began to slide, catching the mower deck in the dirt. The mower, which had an after-market awning, flipped with him in the seat and trapped him inside.

Authorities said the Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct a full autopsy on Harris to determine his exact cause of death.