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One person injured in tractor accident

On August 8, 2013 at approximately 10:53 AM Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire & Rescue responded to 8880 State Route 49 on a report of an injury tractor accident with the operator trapped under the tractor.
 
Preliminary investigation revealed Walter E. Hixenbaugh 78, Greenville, was operating a 1944 2N Ford tractor and was attempting to pull a Chevy pick up truck with a tow strap over a railroad tie which was in the yard of the property and the trucks rear wheels became lodged on the railroad tie, causing the tractor to continue pulling and flipping over on top of Mr. Hixenbaugh and trapping him for a short period of time.  Two family members were able to free Mr. Hixenbaugh and pull him out from under the tractor.
 
CareFlight was originally called to the scene but was unable to respond, Mr. Hixenbaugh was transported to WayneHealth Care by Greenville Township Rescue and then transported to Miami Valley Hospital by their Mobile Intensive Care Unit.   Mr. Hixenbaugh is currently listed in stable condition.


 
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