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FHP investigates deadly tractor accident in Marion County

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MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a tractor in Marion County on Sunday.

According to FHP, around 6:55 pm a John Deere Tractor was conducting maintenance on NE 21st Ave Road when the tractor went over a steep embankment and overturned.

The tractor operator was pronounced dead on the scene by Marion County Fire Rescue.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Carl-Max Millionard

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