Bradford County man killed when his lawn tractor rolls over onto him, state police report

A Troy area man was found dead Wednesday after his lawn tractor apparently flipped over onto him.

Pennsylvania State Police at Towanda identified the victim as Richard Popolow, 79.

State troopers responded around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday to 3061 Mountain Ave. in Armenia Township, west of Troy, after receiving a report that a lawn tractor was laying on its side on the edge of a pond.

Emergency first responders removed the victim from the pond upon arrival. Troopers arrived at the scene shortly thereafter and the victim's identity was confirmed.

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Popolow's death has been deemed accidental and the investigation into the incident is continuing, state police said.

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