(KIWA Staff Photo)Adrian, Minnesota — A routine weekend chore turned tragic Saturday afternoon in nearby Nobles County, leaving an Adrian man dead after a lawnmower rollover.
The Nobles County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency crews were dispatched to the 23000 block of Edwards Avenue near Adrian in the 2:00 p.m. hour Saturday.
Authorities say 55-year-old David Cook of Adrian was operating a zero-turn riding lawnmower, cutting grass along a ditch and a driveway approach. Investigators say the mower flipped upside down, trapping and pinning Cook beneath the machine. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident occurred just north of our main coverage area, serving as a sobering reminder of just how dangerous everyday activities can quickly become.
In a statement, Nobles County Sheriff Ryan Kruger expressed his condolences to the victim’s family, noting, “This is a heartbreaking example of how fast a routine task can turn into a tragic accident.”
The Nobles County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Adrian Fire and Rescue, the Adrian Police Department, Sanford Worthington Ambulance, and Rushmore Fire and Rescue.
