HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — A 62-year-old man was killed and another injured when a sedan struck their riding lawn mower from behind late Saturday night, Hampton police confirmed. The victim, identified as Floyd Arthur Howard Jr., died at the scene, while his passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have not announced charges as the investigation continues.
Collision Between Sedan and Riding Mower Under Investigation
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — A 62-year-old Hampton man died after the riding lawn mower he was operating was struck by a car late Saturday night, according to local authorities.
Hampton police responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash and discovered a sedan had rear-ended the mower. The impact proved fatal for the mower’s driver, identified as Floyd Arthur Howard Jr.
A second man, who was riding on the lawn mower at the time of the collision, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Investigation Ongoing, Charges Unclear
Authorities have not yet disclosed whether charges will be filed in connection with the incident. The crash remains under investigation as officials work to determine the circumstances leading to the collision.
Police urge anyone with additional information to come forward as they piece together the events of the fatal accident.
