9-Year-Old Boy Killed in Tractor Accident in Jefferson City, MO
Jefferson City, MO -- An incident involving a farm tractor took the life of an unidentified 9-year-old boy Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Jefferson City, MO.
Sources say the boy was riding a John Deere tractor when it toppled while crossing a pond. The vehicle reportedly landed on its top, killing the boy at the scene of the incident. It is unclear if the driver of the vehicle was hurt in the incident. The official investigation is ongoing and may reveal more details as it concludes.
The preliminary media report provided no further information at the time of its release.
The 9-year-old deceased victim's identity has not been revealed at this time.
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