MONROE COUNTY — A man was killed by a tractor in Monroe County on Friday.
According to Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred in the area of 9779 W State Road 45 near the Greene County Line.
When officers arrived to the scene, they discovered that a man identified as Larry Martindale of Solsberry, Indiana was riding on a John Deere tractor when the tractor, driven by Justin Ratfliff hit a large ditch, throwing Martindale off.
As a result, Martindale landed in a ditch and the tractor drove over him. He later died from his injuries.
Police said the accident is still under investigation.
