Crime & Safety

Pittsburgh-Area Toddler Dies In Lawn Mower Accident

A Pittsburgh 3-year-old has died in a lawn mower incident.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, PA — A toddler was killed Sunday in a riding lawn mower accident Sunday in the 3000 block of Skillet Hill Road.

The boy, 3, was hit by the lawn mower around 11:10 a.m., according to Allegheny County police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office identified the boy as Wyatt Barker.

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County detectives are continuing to investigate the incident. No charges had been filed as of Monday afternoon.


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