Man in his 70s killed in tractor rollover on Hampton property with police investigating cause of crash
A man has been killed in a tractor rollover on his Darling Downs property, with police investigating the cause of the incident.
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An elderly man has been killed after his tractor rolled on a property north of Toowoomba.
Initial police reports indicate the incident occurred some about 2.45pm at a private address on Collingwood Rd at Hampton.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson said the man, a 79-year-old, was mowing the area between the fence line when the ride on mower rolled.
Tragically, the man died at the scene.
The incident has been deemed non-suspicious; however, police investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2500618609
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Originally published as Man in his 70s killed in tractor rollover on Hampton property with police investigating cause of crash
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