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Man Dies After Being Crushed By Lawn Mower In Beaver Co.

ECONOMY (KDKA) -- A man is dead after being crushed by a lawn mower in Economy Borough.

It happened Saturday around 9:30 a.m., on Ridge Road Extension.

Officials say 64-year-old Richard Gala was mowing the grass when the tractor went backwards over a wall, pinning him underneath.

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Gala died as a result of his injuries.

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