Iowa County tractor accident claims a life

IOWA COUNTY, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – A tractor accident in Iowa County was fatal over the weekend.  At approximately 12:30 Sunday afternoon, emergency responders were dispatched to a rural property near State Highway 80 and County Highway BH for a report of a tractor rollover.

A male victim had been operating a tractor equipped with a mowing attachment on a steep hillside. During mowing operations, the tractor lost traction on the incline, sliding down the hill and overturning. The victim was pinned beneath the tractor.

The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Highland Volunteer Fire Department, Cobb Volunteer Fire Department and first responders, and Highland EMS Units all arrived on scene and worked in coordination to render aid. Despite the efforts of responders, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Iowa County Coroner’s Office.

Out of respect for the victim’s family, the identity of the deceased is being withheld pending further family notifications.

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