CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo.—A man died in an accident just after 7p.m. Wednesday in Callaway County, Missouri.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Snapper Riding Mower driven by Leland W. Schweiss, 87, Holts Summit, was backing up and began to slide down a hill at 1650 Country Road 390.
The driver was ejected when the mower overturned. The mower continued to roll and landed on top of him.
Schweiss was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Boone County Medical Examiner's office. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported no additional details.