MOUNT MORRIS – The local Amish farmer who passed away on Monday in an agricultural accident has been identified. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff's Sergeant Joseph Zambito, Sheriff Thomas Dougherty advises that a tragic accident claimed the life of Marcus Eicher, 60, of Mount Morris. At approximately 3:44 p.m. on July 13, Sheriff's Deputies responded to a tractor accident involving one male victim. The preliminary … [Read more...]
Man Killed in Mount Morris Farming Accident
UPDATE: 5:04 PM MOUNT MORRIS — A farmer in Mount Morris was killed in a farming accident this afternoon. Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed the incident. Apparently a farm tractor rolled over killing the victim who is believed to have been either an Amish or Mennonite farmer. The incident which was reported at 3:44 p.m. was on a farm located in the area of Rte. 408 and Ridge Road. Ridge Road is currently shut down as of 5 p.m.and … [Read more...]