Westminster – Lawn Mower Death

At 9:40 pm Friday night, Oconee 911 Communications received a call with the report of a man trapped beneath an overturned riding lawn mower.  

This incident occurred near 198 Bearden Hollow Drive; this physical address is located in the Cleveland – Madison Community of Oconee County.  

The decedent is identified as David Bearden.

Mr. Bearden, age 81, resides at the incident address.

He was found pinned beneath his riding lawn mower by a friend who came to check on him.    

Mr. Bearden died at the scene from traumatic injuries.  

It appears Mr. Bearden was operating the lawn mower near the edge of an embankment when it overturned coming to rest on top of him.  

It is believed this incident occurred between 5 pm and 7 pm Friday afternoon.  

No autopsy will be conducted.  

His manner of death is accidental.  

OCONEE COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE

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