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Man dies after tractor accident near Yutan

Posted at 6:39 PM, Jul 26, 2020
and last updated 2020-07-26 19:39:07-04

YUTAN, Neb. (KMTV) — A man died near Yutan on Sunday afternoon in a rollover tractor accident, according to the Saunders County Sheriff's Office.

Witness information and preliminary investigation shows that a farm tractor pulling a shredder operated by 66-year-old Jerry F. Ostransky was traveling southbound cutting a ditch on the east side of a road when he performed a U-turn.

The left wheels of the tractor fell into a ditch on the west side of the road, causing the tractor and shredder to roll over, pinning Ostransky.

Ostransky was pronounced dead at the scene and alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

The tractor was not equipped with a cab or safety belts.

The investigation is ongoing.