Crime & Safety

Lower Milford Tractor Accident Victim Identified

Lower Milford man was found pinned under his tractor on Yeakel Road yesterday evening

A Lower Milford man yesterday evening on Yeakel Road has been identified. 

John Schultz, 70, was found by family under his tractor around 6pm Wednesday. According to a press release from the Lehigh County coroner, Schultz was operating a lawn tractor when it overturned on an embankment. 

The coroner's office ruled the manner of death an accident. The cause of death was ruled compressional asphyxia. 

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