Elderly Man Survives Bulldozer Accident in Cedar County
A 76-year-old man in Cedar County, Missouri, survived a freak accident where a bulldozer rolled backward over his legs after his seat broke free. He was rescued by firefighters and treated for an ankle fracture and crush injury to his…
Portland, OR, September 5, 2026 — A 76-year-old man narrowly escaped serious injury on Tuesday after a bulldozer he was operating rolled backward over his legs, according to local reports. The incident occurred in Cedar County, Missouri.
The man, whose name was not immediately available, was reportedly operating the heavy machinery when the seat he was sitting on broke free. This sudden malfunction caused the bulldozer to roll backward unexpectedly, pinning the man’s legs beneath it.
Emergency services, including firefighters from a local department, responded to the scene. Rescuers worked to free the man from beneath the bulldozer. The specific fire department involved was not provided in the available details.
Following his extrication, the man was transported for medical treatment. He was diagnosed with an ankle fracture and a crush injury to his foot. The extent of his injuries and his current condition were not detailed further.
The exact cause of the seat failure and the subsequent rolling of the bulldozer was not immediately clear. Investigations into the incident may be pending, but no further information regarding a formal investigation or any potential findings was provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Replogle, Gray News staff on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
