3-year-old child killed by riding lawnmower in elizabeth township
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3-year-old child killed by riding lawnmower in Elizabeth Township

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April 13, 2025
A 3-year-old child is dead after a tragic riding lawnmower accident in Elizabeth Township, prompting an investigation by county detectives.

ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, PA — A 3-year-old child was killed Sunday morning after being struck by a riding lawnmower in the 3000 block of Skillet Hill Road, according to the Allegheny County Police Department.

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Child pronounced dead at the scene

Authorities said the incident was reported to County 9-1-1 at 11:07 a.m. Sunday. Responding officers and emergency personnel found the child had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene.

The Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit was called in to assist with the investigation.

Detectives are now working to gather details surrounding the incident. No further information about how the child came into contact with the mower has been released, and police have not confirmed who was operating the equipment at the time.

Officials emphasized that the details remain preliminary and subject to change as the investigation progresses.

The department stated that any new developments will be released via official social media channels.

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