July 2, 2019 2:00 p.m.
A man died in a mowing accident along Highway 42 between Camas Valley and Tenmile on Tuesday morning.
A report from Oregon State Police said at approximately 9:15 a.m. OSP and emergency personnel responded to a medical call near milepost 59.
A preliminary investigation revealed that an employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation was mowing adjacent to the eastbound shoulder and hit an adult male that is believed to have been sleeping in the grass. The report said ODOT employees immediately called for Emergency Medical Services and attempted first aid.
The man sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name of the man will not be released until next of kin has been notified.
OSP was assisted by a number of other agencies.