Man killed when riding lawn mower overturns in Frederick County

MT. AIRY, Md. - An 82-year-old man was killed in Frederick County Wednesday when the riding lawn mower he was operating overturned, pinning him inside.

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The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on June 1 along Sidney Road in Mt. Airy.

Authorities say Augustus Clemont Harris was riding the mower up a steep hill when it began to slide down, eventually flipping over and pinning him upside down.

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Deputies say Harris was pronounced dead at the scene.